Methodology to evaluate end use options to reduce [CO.sub.2] emissions from buildings

• Published in: ASHRAE transactions Vol. 116; no. 1; p. 496
• Main Authors: Leslie, Neil P, Yang, Yanjie, Czachorski, Marek, Edelstein, Ron
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) 01.01.2010
• Subjects: Air quality management; Energy efficiency; Management; Methods; United States

This paper provides a methodology to evaluate end use options to reduce primary energy consumption and [CO.sub.2] emissions associated with buildings. First, the paper discusses alternative energy efficiency metrics, their uses, and limitations. In particular, limitations of site energy and cost as...