- Author
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Petersen, S. R.
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Kelly, G. E.
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Didion, D. A.
- Title
- Economic Analysis of Improved Efficiency for Central Air Conditioners. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 80-1993,
June 1980,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
-
air conditioners; economic analysis; efficiency; standards
- Identifiers
- central air conditioners
- Abstract
- The development of minimum performance standards for central air is required by the National Energy Act of 1978 and is the responsibility of the Department of Energy (DOE). This report attempts to assist DOE in this endeavor by providing an analysis of the life-cycle savings and costs associated with improvements in the energy efficiency of central air conditioners. It develops a rational methodology that can be used in setting minimum standards which are economically and technically justified and makes recommendations which the authors feel meet these criteria for both split and package central air conditioners.