Energy Policy
Eley Associates offers a depth of experience in the development, implementation and support of building standards and other building energy policies. Some of the services we provide include:
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Project Highlights
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American Samoa and Guam Energy Code Development |
Cost effective energy efficiency code for new buildings suitable for adoption by American Samoa and Guam. The code is a modified version of the Hawaii code and is based on the results of a savings opportunities analysis, a life-cycle cost analysis and an impact analysis. (On-going since 1995) |
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Hawaii Model Energy Code Development, Impact Analysis, User’s Manual and Training |
Energy conservation code and related consultation and training for the State of Hawaii. The envelope requirements of the code use a new approach that shifts emphasis to glazing performance rather than limiting glazing area. The lighting and HVAC sections of the code were adapted from the California energy standards and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1989 (in draft form at the time). (1988-90). We also adapted ASHRAE Standard 90.1 to include a residential component (before ASHRAE 90.2 was developed). Subsequently we revised the code and performed an economic impact analysis of the code. (1990-1991). Training on the code to 350 architects, engineers and building officials (1995) |
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Australia Energy Code – Research and Development |
Stringency analysis for building efficiency measures, leading to development of a commercial energy code for Australia. The purpose of the study was to determine the cost-effective level of energy performance for commercial building systems in 10 climate conditions under a range of economic and building operation assumptions. Performed approximately 4,000 DOE2 computer simulations for the analysis. (1995 and 1993) |
Sample of Project Experience
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American Samoa and Guam Energy Code Development |
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American Samoa and Guam Energy Code Implementation |
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Hong Kong Energy Code – Energy Modeling and Criteria Development |
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California Title 24 – Nonresidential Life-Cycle Cost Analysis |
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Fenestration Research to Support California Energy Code Development |
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California Title 24 – Residential Standards Confidence and Sensitivity Study |
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New York Commercial Energy Code Study |
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California AB 163 Residential Energy Code Analysis |
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New York State Residential Point System |
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Alternative Compliance Method (ACM) Approval Manual |
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Development of Algorithms and Assumptions for Computer Code Compliance Methods California) |
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Research Supporting ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Fenestration Requirements |
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Australia Energy Code – Research and Development |
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California Residential Point System Development |
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Residential Compliance Options Review |
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1993 California Energy Standards Support |
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California Second Generation Nonresidential Standards- Manual and Training Updates |
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Hawaii Model Energy Code Development, Impact Analysis, User’s Manual and Training |
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Cost Database for California Conservation Inventory Group |
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California Residential Lighting Study – Statewide Lighting Energy Model |
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Advanced Customer Technology Test (ACT2 ) Evaluation – Commercial and Residential Sites |
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Title 24 Compliance Inspections Cost-Benefit Study |
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Cost Study of Residential Windows |
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Residential Heat Pump and Gas Furnace Comparison Project |
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New Technologies Research for Energy Code Compliance Credit |