Sentences with phrase «deep energy retrofits»

Subsequent to this project, the architect has ushered several projects into the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot program.

The guide was launched during AIA's annual conference in June in conjunction with a well - attended all - day seminar on deep energy retrofits.

The National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) Pilot Program provided technical and financial assistance for the energy saving improvements of the renovation.

Figure 1: BSC schematic of the combination space and domestic hot water heating system installed at NYSERDA's deep energy retrofit project in Utica, NY

Smart design and construction choices create enormous savings over the life of the building, both for new construction and renovation (example: the Empire State Building's deep energy retrofit creates a 33 percent ROI; many projects do even better)-- while innovations such as biomimicry rethink the whole idea of what a building can be

She specializes in sustainable architecture, including the design of Zero Net Energy building designs and Deep Energy Retrofit renovations incorporating renewable energy sources and permaculture landscaping, and infrastructure and planning projects.

As states and regions set targets for reducing building - sector energy consumption, it is increasingly critical to scale up deep energy retrofit work...

RMI also worked closely with the American Institute of Architects to develop Deep Energy Retrofits: An Emerging Opportunity, a guide for architects.

The upgrade of two social housing blocks in Manchester to the Enerphit standard demonstrates how deep energy retrofit can play a part in turning old, run - down estates into vibrant, comfortable, low energy communities.

DTW: Jamaica Plain, MA - Three - Family Triple Decker Comprehensive Deep Energy Retrofit - Case Study

Only one utility - scale deep energy retrofit program exists at present in addition to several research and development projects.

Deep energy retrofits aim to save 50 % or more of the energy used on site in a home as compared to actual pre-retrofit usage or an estimate of energy use based on housing and climate characteristics.

Having just lived through the Pacific Northwest heat wave in an unfinished deep energy retrofit, I can say it's not fun at all.

I will be giving a talk about Passive House and Deep Energy Retrofits at the upcoming Corcoran Park Neighborhood Sustainability Event

EuroPHit focused on deep energy retrofits to the EnerPHit Standard that are conducted in a step - by - step manner over the course of several years.

The Empire State Building's investment in a «deep energy retrofit» provided a 33 percent ROI (return on investment) and $ 4.4 million in annual savings

For complete details on this deep energy retrofit, go to National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program — Three - Story Victorian Partial Retrofit

A high performance retrofit, sometimes referred to as a deep energy retrofit (DER), results in enclosure components that meet these high R - value targets.

The utility company National Grid engaged BSC as a partner to develop guidelines for its Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) pilot program.

The utility company National Grid engaged BSC as a partner to develop guidelines for its Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program.

For complete details on this deep energy retrofit project, go to National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Project — Cape Basement Renovation Turned Comprehensive DER

The Clean Energy DC Plan outlines some of what's needed including deep energy retrofits of existing buildings and federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, but DC currently spends a fraction of what's needed to conduct deep energy retrofits and federal regulations like CAFE are at risk under the Trump Administration.

Between 1.5 and 2 % of existing buildings need to have deep energy retrofits every year, to reduce energy consumption.

and the Energy Trust of Oregon, the self - guided tour features 10 homes in Hood River and Mosier that showcase everything from «tiny home living» and green roofs to deep energy retrofits and renewable energy.

But the project was notable as well for what followed — RMI's subsequent work crafting a replicable methodology for deep energy retrofits, sharing lessons learned, building free tools for service providers and meeting with government officials about the economic benefit of promoting deep energy retrofits.

Jason has built one of Orange County's first GreenPoint Rated homes at 210 points, and has produced over 25 deep energy retrofits, along with several net - zero energy projects.

This project materialized into a research coolaboration effort with NYSERDA for their deep energy retrofit program in upstate New York.

For complete details on this deep energy retrofit, go to National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program — Comprehensive DER of Three - Family Triple Decker

If you start with a building that needs new siding and windows, you can essentially eliminate this cost from the deep energy retrofit budget, as it is part of the ongoing maintenance the building needs anyways.

John also developed and managed the City's Sustainable Facilities Initiative, an energy and water conservation retrofit of 61 City facilities highlighted by a deep energy retrofit of the 50 year old City County Building that earned the EPA ENERGY STAR label.

Financial and technical support offered through National Grid's Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program allowed the owners to incorporate a deep energy retrofit (DER) of the existing portions of the building into the larger project.

For complete details on this deep energy retrofit project, go to National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program — Gloucester Coastal Cottage Retrofit

Now, as part of the latest renovation, it has undergone a deep energy retrofit which is projected to achieve a 43 % source energy savings for the occupants.

For Perry's house, which to me is just crying out for a deep energy retrofit, the limit is $ 8200.

The National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program provided technical and financial assistance to extend these renovations to the level of a deep energy retrofit (DER).

Also, appraisers need to begin to give the greater value to the projects, so if a Deep Energy Retrofit was allowed and proposed on this house, that added value would help loosen the banks tightness.

Deep energy retrofits are on the extreme end of cost and effort when it comes to making homes more energy - efficient, but can achieve dramatic energy savings.

If a homeowner plans to do major renovations such as replacing a roof or siding, it may be an opportunity for a whole - house deep energy retrofit.