Technical Report
Human-Building Interaction (HBI): Design Thinking and Energy Efficiency
This whitepaper introduces the concept of Human-Building Interaction (HBI), a user-centered approach that focuses on how occupants interact with buildings to consume energy.
Date: May 22, 2015 | Author: Lester Shen | Category: Residential: Single-family, Residential: Multifamily, Commercial, Program Design
Technical Report
White Paper: Heat Pump Water Heaters
This report looked into the performance of heat pump water heaters in Minnesota.
Date: April 14, 2015 | Author: Ben Schoenbauer | Category: Residential: Single-family
Technical Report
Window Retrofit Technologies
Replacing the energy inefficient windows in existing buildings can resolve heat transfer issues.
Date: March 1, 2015 | Author: Christopher Plum, Gustav Brändström, P.E., Kerry Haglund, John Carmody | Category: Residential: Single-family, Commercial, Program Design
Technical Report
e21 Initiative: Phase I Report
Phase I Report: Charting a path to a 21st century energy system in Minnesota
Date: December 16, 2014 | Author: Mike Bull | Category: Policy
Technical Report
Advanced Rooftop HVAC Unit Controls Pilot
This pilot is field tested two advanced rooftop HVAC unit control strategies to determine cost-effective energy efficiency retrofit options for small to medium-sized businesses.
Date: August 28, 2014 | Author: | Category:
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Technical Report
Why Pay for Two Condensing Systems When One Will Do?
This paper covers the CEE's ongoing assessment and guidelines for combined domestic space and water heating systems.
Date: June 2, 2014 | Author: Ben Schoenbauer, Dave Bohac, P.E. | Category: Residential: Single-family
Technical Report
Multifamily Ventilation Assessment and Retrofit Guide
The research for this project included the assessment of 18 multifamily building ventilation systems, with a focus on the following system types: apartment central exhaust systems, corridor ventilation systems and trash chutes.
Date: April 1, 2014 | Author: | Category:
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Meeting Utility Resource Needs with Solar
Lindsey Hemly and Nathan Franzen of Geronimo Energy discuss about the company, the design and technical merits of the Aurora Solar Project, and the potential benefits to the utility, ratepayers, and the environment.
Date: March 19, 2014 | Author: | Category:
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Technical Report
Energy Fit Homes: A Tool to Transform the Market for Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes
A state-level energy-efficiency certificate approach for homes that achieve a basic standard of energy efficiency could scale up residential energy efficiency. This paper describes the rationale for this program as well as the proposed standards and program process.
Date: February 28, 2014 | Author: Carl Nelson, Chris Duffrin, Rebecca Olson, Isaac Smith | Category: Residential: Single-family, Program Design
Technical Report
Minneapolis Energy Pathways: A Framework for Local Energy Action
This report reviews leading legal, regulatory, and program options for the City of Minneapolis and recommends actions to further its energy objectives.
Date: February 6, 2014 | Author: | Category:
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