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Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility Data

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Author(s)
Prahl Duncan,
Beach Robert
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining workflow and results of regression models on monthly and daily utility data (meter readings of electricity consumption), outlining a process for screening and gathering useful results from inverse models.

Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity - Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized Solutions

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Author(s)
Milby M,
Baker Julie D,
Yee Shannon
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
Description
Study investigating homeowner measure package choices in the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program compared to cost-optimal choices determined through Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) modeling software.