Solarization/conservation technology development for existing housing
Abstract
The project objectives were to develop a method for evaluating existing residences for their energy solarization/conservation potential as well as carrying out the solarization/conservation work within context of the Community Development program; and to demonstrate appropriate methods of utilizing solar energy in existing Ann Arbor residences beyond that obtainable in a good conservation program. A general progress update is presented covering tasks related to community solarization/conservation characteristics and community system analysis and development. The process of selection and technical evaluation of houses for solarization/conservation project directed retrofit is described. A detailed report on the survey of utility data and a report on the solarization/conservation site audits are included. A detailed comparison of the audit data for both the audit and control group are appended.
- Publication:
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Michigan Univ. Final Report
- Pub Date:
- June 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981muaa.reptR....O
- Keywords:
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- Energy Conservation;
- Performance Prediction;
- Residential Energy;
- Solar Energy Conversion;
- System Effectiveness;
- Architecture;
- Computer Programs;
- Cooling Systems;
- Data Acquisition;
- Heating Equipment;
- Tables (Data);
- Technology Assessment;
- Water Temperature;
- Engineering (General)