U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Building Technologies Office

Technology and Implementation

Presentations from Track C, Technology and Implementation, of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program's the Residential Energy Efficiency Stakeholder's Meeting are provided below as Adobe Acrobat PDFs.

Presentations from Track C, Technology and Implementation, were presented in the following sessions:

• New Standards and Certifications
• High Performance Enclosures (Day 1, Session 2)
• Education and Outreach Tools
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• High Performance Enclosures (Day 2, Session 1)
• Innovations and Challenges in HVAC – Addressing Whole-House Performance and Comfort
• High Performance Enclosures (Day 2, Session 3)
• Home Energy Management Systems

New Standards and Certifications

• RESNET Standards and Certification
• BPI Standards and Certification
• Tools and Designations, Gaps and Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Remodeling
• Certification to the National Green Building Standards

High Performance Enclosures (Day 1, Session 2)

• Exploring a Variety of Retrofit SIP Products and Applications to Improve Energy Efficiency
• Generalization of Structural Insulated Panels Test Data
• Insulated Siding Strategies

Education and Outreach Tools

• Educating to Meet New Standards
• Overcoming Challenges of Contractor Education and Engagement
• Scalable Education Strategies for Builders

Renewable Energy Technologies

• Smart Grid Ready – Low Cost of Installation, Residential Solar Electric System
• Optimal Performance Via Integrated Solar Electric/Solar Thermal Technology

High Performance Enclosures (Day 2, Session 1)

• How to Ensure Durable Water and Air Barrier Systems in Highly Insulated Walls
• Challenges and Limitations in Windows

Innovations and Challenges in HVAC – Addressing Whole-House Performance and Comfort

• Residential HVAC Energy Efficiency Trends
• Educating Consumers and Builders to Go Beyond System Replacement into Home Performance

High Performance Enclosures (Day 2, Session 3)

• Quality Applications in Retrofit Dense Packing and Damp Spray Cellulose
• Energy Efficient Building Solutions Using Flexible Aerogel Insulation

Home Energy Management Systems

• In-Field Applications of Residential Energy Efficiency Technology With Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS)
• Impact of HEMS on Value of Energy Knowledge
• Drivers and Consumer Behavior