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HPCBS PIER Program Overview

Life-Cycle Tools

Performance Metrics and Benchmarking

Web-Based Benchmarking
Metracker (Prototype Performance Metrics Tracking Tool)
Software Download
Benchmarking Performance Assessment for Small-Commercial Buildings
 

Retrofit Tools

CA Specific RESEM
Enhanced RESEM-CA
Final RESEM-CA
 

Computer Protocols for Building Design

Industrial Foundation Classes (IFC) Schema for HVAC
IFC Schema into Object Model
IFCs in EnergyPlus
 

Technical Highlights

Lighting, Envelope and Daylighting

Lighting Controls

Ballast Network Interfaces
IBECS-Controllable Wall Switch
Advanced Sensor
Lighting Panel Meter
 

Daylighting and Envelopes

Local Electrochromatic Window-Lighting System
Global Electrochromatic Window-Lighting System
Global Automated Venetian Blind-Lighting System
 

Network Operations

IBECs with EMS
Commissioning
Diagnostics
 

Technical Highlights

Low Energy Cooling

Appraisal of System Configurations

Phase I Engineering Assessment with DOE2.1E
Phase II Engineering Assessment with EnergyPlus
 

Efficient Distribution Systems

Duct System Modeling
Benefits Assessment
Develop Duct Performance Package for 2008 Title 24
Develop Proposal to Revise the Alternative Calculation Method (ACM) for 2005 Title 24 Update
Previous PIER II contract (PIER II #500-98-026)
 

Tools and Guides

Develop Simulation Models for Displacement Ventilation
Develop Simulation Models for Natural Ventilation
Develop Simulation Models for Cool Ceiling Panels
 

Technical Highlights

Integrated Commissioning and Diagnostics

Commissioning and Monitoring for New Construction

Develop Library of Functional Test Procedures and Educational Guide
 

Monitoring and Commissioning for Existing Buildings

Fault Detection and Diagnosis Tools and Techniques
Guide to Use of EMCS for Monitoring
High-Information-Content Electrical Load Monitoring
Occupant Feedback Method
Commissioning Persistence
 

Advanced Commissioning and Monitoring Techniques

Develop Simulation-Assisted Commissioning Procedures
Develop Tune-Up Procedures Based on Calibrated Simulations
Develop Semi-Automated, Component-Level Diagnostic Procedures
 

Technical Highlights

Indoor Environmental Quality

Energy Simulations and Projected Statewide Energy Savings

Energy Modeling Phase I
Energy Modeling Phase II
 

Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality Field Studies

Field Study Evaluation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Options
Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Source Control Measures
 

Technical Highlights

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May 27, 2003
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