2002 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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2002 ACEEE Informal Sessions Descriptions

Additional Informal Sessions may be organized on-site during the Summer Study. Visit the office in Surf and Sand to sign up for an Informal Session.

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Session Synopsis - "Accountability for Achieving and Sustaining Energy-Efficient Building Operation"

Floyd Barwig, Iowa Energy Center

Tuesday, August 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The National Building Controls Information Program (NBCIP) has been established on the premise that properly functioning control systems are a significant contributor to energy efficiency, and problems associated with building controls and operation are a primary cause of energy inefficiency. While the problems tend to be diverse in nature, experience indicates that the underlying cause is often a lack of understanding of building control systems among the individuals who design, install, and operate them. The NBCIP was established to help address this lack of understanding by providing manufacturer-specific performance information as well as broad-based best-practice information on building controls and related components. Another important contributor to the poor performance of buildings appears to be a lack of accountability among the professionals who design, install, and operate buildings. Who is accountable for achieving and sustaining energy-efficient building operation and how is accountability measured and rewarded? This session will examine the extent to which accountability for achieving and sustaining energy-efficient building operation exists, and, in its absence, ways in which it can be created.

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