Ofori-Boadu, A N; Shofoluwe, M A; Owusu-Manu, D-G; Holt, G D and Edwards, D (2015) Analysis of US commercial buildings' energy efficiency programs. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5(4), pp. 349-362. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to investigate relationships between five energy efficiency programs and electricity intensities in the US commercial buildings sector. Design/methodology/approach - Regression methods analyze state-level secondary data from 2006 through 2009 to identify significant energy program drivers of electricity efficiency. Findings - Combined, the five programs studied account for approximately nine percent reduction in commercial electricity intensity. Practical implications - Outcomes will inform stakeholders' decision-making regarding adoption or continuation of energy programs. Social implications - Electricity efficiency gains will help reduce negative environmental aspects and the present dependence on foreign oil. Originality/value - Very little research has considered the impact of multiple programs on commercial electricity efficiency within their complex implementation environment.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | USA; energy efficiency; commercial buildings; electricity consumption; energy programs; foreign oil |
| Index terms: | secondary data, foreign oil, efficiency, energy efficiency, energy program, implementation, electricity consumption, commercial building, methodology, decision-making, program |
| Subjects: | decision analysis, performance management, research methods, software systems, contractual arrangements, energy systems, sustainability and energy, environmental resource management, construction type, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Quality Management, Digital Applications, Procurement, Construction Technology, Sustainability, Risk Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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