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The Gas Technology Institute will develop a systems approach for managing air sealing, ventilation, and air distribution to improve a retrofitted home's energy use while maintaining indoor air quality. Ventilation energy savings of up to 30% are possible.
Scope
Funded Performer
Gas Technology Institute
Partners (not funded)
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center at the University of Illinois,
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
Energy Center of Wisconsin,
Minnesota Center for Energy and the Environment,
Camroden Associates,
Chitwood and Associates,
National Center for Healthy Housing
Agreement Total
$750,000
Match Total
$250,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Residential Buildings Integration
Sub-Program
Building America
Project Manager
Eric Werling
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Whole Building
Building Type
Single Family
New or Existing
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
BA Climate Region
Cold/Very Cold
IECC Climate Region
Zone 5
City
Des Plaines
State
Illinois

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