- Author
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Chapman, R. E.
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Crenshaw, R. W.
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Barnes, K. A.
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Chen, P. T.
- Title
- Optimizing Weatherization Investments in Low-Income Housing: Economic Guidelines and Forecasts. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Community Services Administration, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 79-1948,
February 1980,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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low income groups; residential buildings; houses; thermal insulation; weatherstripping; caulking; storm windows; cost estimates; cost effectiveness; benefit cost analysis
- Identifiers
- weatherization; storm doors; energy conservation; life-cycle costs
- Abstract
- This study establishes a framework for systematically analyzing the economic viability of alternative methods of weatherizing low-income housing. These methods include, but are not limited to insulation, weatherstripping and caulking, and installation of storm windows and doors. The economic framework is illustrated through the development of a series of forecasts (economic guidelines) which show the optimal level of weatherization for low-income residences in 15 cities across the nation.