Energy-Performance Targets for Federal Buildings: Energy-Target Bands for New Postal Facilities. Final Report

摘要

A cost-effective energy performance target band for new postal facilities was developed. Buildings were classified into four sizes and one special use category: namely, less than 5001 ft exp 2 ; 5001 to 25,000 ft exp 2 ; 25,001 to 100,000 ft exp 2 ; larger than 100,000 ft exp 2 ; and vehicle maintenance. A random statistical sample of buildings representative of the population was selected from each size category, and one representative vehicle maintenance facility. The procedure to establish energy targets for new buildings is described. The detailed analysis of energy consumption was made using DOE-2 (DOE 2.1A) computer program. Technical feasibility, energy savings, and life-cycle cost effectiveness are considered. (ERA citation 07:004475)