A Simplified Methodology to Estimate Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings from Improvements in Airtightness

Air leakage through the envelope of commercial buildings in the United States accounts for approximately 6% of their energy use. Various simulation approaches have been proposed to estimate the impact of air leakage on building energy use. Although approaches that are based on detailed airflow model...

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Main Authors: Mahabir Bhandari, Diana Hun, Som Shrestha, Simon Pallin, Melissa Lapsa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/12/3322