A forecasting model is constructed for the analysis of the long-run electricity and natural gas requirements of the commercial sector of a regional economy. The methodology combines an econometric model to generate baseline forecasts, a detailed end-use model to evaluate conservation and...

We present the energy savings and costs of conservation measures in U.S. multifamily buildings based on an analysis of measured data from our data base of over 25,000 dwelling units. Median energy savings were 1450 kWh/unit in electric-heat buildings and 14 MBtu/unit in fuel-heat buildings, or...

This study presents a method to estimate the market investment potential for ESPC (energy-saving performance contracts) and annual blended energy savings remaining in buildings typically addressed by U.S. ESCOs (energy service companies). We define ESCOs as companies for whom performance-based...