Technology Transfer Test Bed Program. Field Demonstration of the Energy Planning Module's Energy Conservation Options Proposed for the DD Form 1391 Processor

摘要

A list of 62 energy conservation options (ECOs) were evaluated in a pilot Energy Planning module developed by the U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (USACERL). The module was intended to be incorporated into the DD Form 1391 Processor to recommend ECOs for a new project based on the facility's space characteristics and climatic data. The objective of this test was to determine the validity of these ECOs for USACE designs. The test participants' responses to the concept of an Energy Planning Module were mostly negative. The rationale was that energy conservation guidance for new designs is already provided by either the contracted designer or the District. Only one respondent specifically recommended placing ECOs into the DD 1391. All others indicated that the module was either superfluous or would hinder the design process. The results of the ECO evaluation suggested that almost half of these ECOs would seldom be considered during design. The reason stated was that consideration of ECOs is often dependent on the facility type and local climatic conclusions as to which ECOs are ideal for which facility types and/or climates. This Technology Transfer Test Bed demonstration has indicated that, from these designers' perspective, the Energy Planning Module does not satisfy a current need in the design process. (JHD)