Essays about: "retrofits"

Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 essays containing the word retrofits.

  1. 16. Investigation of energy retrofits of a multi-family building by using IDA Simulation Software

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Basem Ahmed; [2014]
    Keywords : IDA Simulation; IDA Simulering;

    Abstract : Energy simulation in building sector was an important issue which can eliminate energy use and improve energy efficiency. The building, which is located at Ringvägen 18 in Ljusdal community in Sweden, was chosen to be the main mission of this research and it was one of eleven objects which were involved in EKG project. READ MORE

  2. 17. Feasibility study on making Van Maanenblok a near zero energy building urban neighbourhood

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Sriram Krishnamurthy; [2014]
    Keywords : near zero energy building; trias energetica;

    Abstract : The rapid exhaustion of the finite reserves of fossil-fuels adds to the woes on all walks of the society, and especially on the policy-makers, scientists and engineers to devise means to mitigate the consequences. Reducing energy demand and grid-dependency by decentralized energy production can help improve energy security of a nation. READ MORE

  3. 18. Energy Conservation in the Canadian Residential Sector : Revealing Potential Carbon Emission Reductions through Cost Effectiveness Analysis

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Alvaro Ruiz Gomez; [2011]
    Keywords : Carbon emission reduction; residential sector; retrofits; CO2 abatement measures; cost effectiveness analysis; climate change;

    Abstract : The study uses Cost Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) as a method to analyse the economicand environmental impact of carbon dioxide (CO2e) emission abatement projects in theCanadian residential sector. It includes the more traditional environmental andeconomic criteria, yet it incorporates a behavioural component to the analysis. READ MORE