Integrating Renewable Energy Requirements Into Building Energy Codes

Kaufmann, John R. ; Hand, James R. ; Halverson, Mark A.

关键词: ALIGNMENT;    RECOMMENDATIONS;    RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES;    ENERGY EFFICIENCY;    BUILDING CODES;    BUILDINGS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1024089
RP-ID  :  PNNL-20442
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1024089
Others  :  Other: BT0703000
Others  :  TRN: US201119%%189

学科分类：能源（综合）

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report evaluates how and when to best integrate renewable energy requirements into building energy codes. The basic goals were to: (1) provide a rough guide of where we???re going and how to get there; (2) identify key issues that need to be considered, including a discussion of various options with pros and cons, to help inform code deliberations; and (3) to help foster alignment among energy code-development organizations. The authors researched current approaches nationally and internationally, conducted a survey of key stakeholders to solicit input on various approaches, and evaluated the key issues related to integration of renewable energy requirements and various options to address those issues. The report concludes with recommendations and a plan to engage stakeholders. This report does not evaluate whether the use of renewable energy should be required on buildings; that question involves a political decision that is beyond the scope of this report.