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Author
Clark, R. E. | Hastings, S. R.
Title
Quantified Occupant-Use Factors Affecting Energy Consumption in Residences.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
Sponsor
Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Report
NBSIR 78-1501, July 1979, 142 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Contract
DOE-EA-77-A-01-6010
Keywords
appliance energy consumption | energy consumption of residences | lighting energy consumption | occupant factors | residential air conditioning | service hot water | space heating | ventilation
Abstract
Predicting energy consumption for a building requires three types of data: climatic data, component performance data, and occupant-use data. Historically, few data on occupant use of a building have been collected, and the data which are collected are not easily referenced. Consequently, it is common for energy analysts to establish values for occupant variables merely on the basis of their own personal experience. In response to this dilema, this report assembles residential energy-use data, as could be found, from field metering studies, surveys, utility company estimates, and government sponsored statistical projections. From these data the authors have determined recommended occupant-use values based on their analysis and judgements. These "recommended values" represent the best judgement of the present authors, but are not to be interpreted as "NBS recommended" values. Data are organized into six groups by energy end-use: (1) heating, (2) service hot water, (3) appliances, (4) lighting, (5) air conditioning, and (6) ventilation. The use of more soundly derived values for occupant use variables will result in a better correlation between the energy-use of the buildings when occupied.