Technical Report
Small Embedded Data Center Program Pilot
Improving the operational efficiency of small data centers in commercial and industrial settings through field studies and stakeholder engagement.
Date: June 29, 2017 | Author: Lester Shen | Category: Commercial, Program Design
Webinar
The Ons & Offs of Energy Recovery Ventilation Effectiveness
A webinar covering final results of a study that characterized energy recovery systems in Minnesota commercial and institutional buildings, and identified common problems that diminish the effectiveness of ERVs.
Date: June 22, 2017 | Author: Josh Quinnell, Ph.D. | Category: Commercial
Webinar
New Technology for Efficient Multifamily Building Envelope Sealing
Webinar sharing report findings including aerosol sealing cost-effectiveness in multifamily buildings and recommendations on how utilities and contractors can take advantage of this new sealing application.
Date: June 14, 2017 | Author: Dave Bohac, P.E. | Category: Residential: Multifamily
Webinar
Game Changer: Cost-Effective Duct Leakage Reduction in Large Commercial Buildings
An in-depth look at study findings including duct leakage characteristics in commercial and institutional buildings, retrofit duct sealing efficacy, the significant potential for cost-effective energy savings, and greater operational control of building HVAC systems.
Date: May 18, 2017 | Author: Josh Quinnell, Ph.D. | Category: Commercial, Program Design
Technical Report
Duct Leakage and Retrofit Duct Sealing in MN Commercial & Institutional Buildings
Field research to characterize existing large commercial building duct systems, quantify the potential for leakage reduction, and develop screening and diagnostic procedures to facilitate program-level implementation.
Date: May 15, 2017 | Author: Josh Quinnell, Ph.D., Dave Bohac, P.E., Ben Schoenbauer | Category: Commercial
Webinar
Commercial Condensing Boiler Optimization
Technical overview of the research questions and findings as well as a discussion of targeted recommendations for utility energy efficiency programs and operator learning.
Date: May 4, 2017 | Author: Russ Landry, P.E. | Category: Commercial
Technical Report
Energy Recovery in Minnesota Commercial and Institutional Buildings: Expectations and Performance
This research identified the common causes of energy recovery ventilation underperformance.
Date: April 28, 2017 | Author: Josh Quinnell, Ph.D., Nicole Kessler | Category: Commercial
Technical Report
Commercial Condensing Boiler Optimization
This report summarizes the findings of a field research study that assessed the impact of real operating conditions on commercial condensing boiler energy efficiency.
Date: April 6, 2017 | Author: Russ Landry, P.E. | Category: Commercial
Webinar
Mid-Sized City Building Benchmarking
A workshop designed to inform local governments about the benefits and opportunities of private building energy benchmarking.
Date: March 23, 2017 | Author: Megan Hoye, Katie Jones | Category: Commercial, Program Design
Webinar
Commercial Rooftop Units in MN: Characteristics and Energy Performance
Findings from research that aims to characterize existing RTUs and the new/replacement market, as well as monitor existing RTU energy performance.
Date: March 23, 2017 | Author: Mark Hancock, P.E. | Category: Commercial