Integrating Renewable Energy Requirements Into Building Energy Codes

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

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Buildings;    Recommendations;    32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization;    Building Codes;    Energy Efficiency;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1024089
RP-ID  :  PNNL-20442
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1024089

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 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.