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WSU Energy Program
 

Researching Energy Efficiency

Buildings

Codes (See: Energy Code)

Commercial

Energy Audit (See: REM Energy Audit)

Energy Efficient Procurement Resources

 98k .pdf Factsheet 2002

Energy Information Resources for Schools

 92k .pdf Factsheet 2002

Indoor Air Quality
3-Step School IAQ Program 488k .pdf   2004
School IAQ Resources 98k .pdf   2004
School Indoor Air Quality Assessment and Program Implementation 210k .pdf    
  In Northwest Schools:
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2008 558k .pdf Newsletter 2008
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2008 359k .pdf Newsletter 2008
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2007 122k .pdf Newsletter 2007
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2007 436k .pdf Newsletter 2007
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2007 1.5mb .pdf Newsletter 2007
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2006 1.7mb .pdf Newsletter 2006
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2006 454k .pdf Newsletter 2006
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2006 710k .pdf Newsletter 2006
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2005 1.4mb .pdf Newsletter 2005
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2005 4mb .pdf Newsletter 2005
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2005 1mb .pdf Newsletter 2005
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2004 1mb .pdf Newsletter 2004
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2004 1mb .pdf Newsletter 2004
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2004 1mb .pdf Newsletter 2004
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2003 122k .pdf Newsletter 2003
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2003 776k .pdf Newsletter 2003
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Winter 2003 158k .pdf Newsletter 2003
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Fall 2002 123k .pdf Newsletter 2002
Indoor Air Quality in Northwest Schools, Spring 2002 307k .pdf Newsletter 2002
  H.E.L.P for Kids Project:
        Schools
School Environmental Action Plan 14k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Classroom Cleaning Tips 98k .pdf    
School Environmental Hazard Form 40k .pdf Project Worksheet  
School Room Walk-Through Form 18k .pdf Project Worksheet  
School Environmental Debrief 7k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Tools for Schools Evaluation Packet 11k .pdf Project Worksheet  
School Key Strategies      
School Guide 12k .pdf    
        Childcare
Childcare Environmental Action Plan 102k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Childcare Environmental Checklist 66k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Childcare Environmental Instructor Guide 33k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Childcare Environmental State Action Plan 92k .pdf Project Worksheet  
        Homes
Home Environmental Checklist 77k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Home Environmental Personal Action Plan 31k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Home Handouts  
Home Environmental Action Plan 96k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality 1.40M .pdf Factsheet 2000
Home Environmental Key Strategies for Improving Indoor Environments 7k .pdf Project Worksheet  
Keeping Homes Dry 172k .pdf Factsheet 2003

Lighting
Daylight Dimming Controls 129k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Dimmable Compact Fluorescent Lamps 12k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Light Up Your Life 93k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Holiday Lighting 139k .pdf Factsheet 2000

Projects
  Portable Classroom Project:
Final Project report 344k .pdf    2003
Final Project report - executive summary only 91k .pdf    2003
New Construction Commissioning Guidelines 62k .pdf    2003
New Construction Set-up/Commissioning Checklist 54k .pdf    2003
New Construction Set-up Guidelines 59k .pdf    2003
New Construction Procurement Guidelines 89k .pdf    2003
Retrofit Guidelines 102k .pdf    2003

Residential
Energy Efficient Water Heaters 832k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Front Loading Clothes Washers 181k .pdf Factsheet 2000
How to Buy Energy Efficient Appliances 376k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Home Energy Tips 106k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Hot Tub and Pool Conservation Tips 122k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Reflective Roof Coatings 182k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Residential Energy Efficiency Resources 100k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Energy Efficient Home Cooling 1.89M .pdf Factsheet 2000
Heat Pump Water Heaters - Residential 120k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Window Air Conditioning Units - High Efficiency 160k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Keeping Homes Dry 172k .pdf Factsheet 2003


Commercial/Industrial

Building Occupant Energy Efficiency Ideas 134k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Building Operator Energy Efficiency Ideas 169k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Energy Audit 1.39M .pdf Worksheets  
Energy Efficient Procurement Resources 98k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Energy Information Resources for Schools 92k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Reducing Power Factor Cost 162k .pdf Factsheet 2002
Restaurant Tips 104k .pdf Factsheet 2002

Boilers
Boiler Combustion Monitoring and Oxygen Trim System 174k .pdf Factsheet 2000

Heating, Ventilation & Cooling
Centrifugal Chillers - High Efficiency 188k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Thermal Energy Storage 156k .pdf Factsheet 2000

Motors & Drives
Adjustable Speed Motor Drives 139k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Premium Efficiency Motors 147k .pdf Factsheet 2000
Induction Motor Efficiency Standards 128k .pdf   2002

Water Heating
Heat Pump Water Heaters - Commercial 166k .pdf Factsheet 2000


Distributed Generation

Asking the Right Questions 68k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Combined Heat and Power Alternative Financing 75k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Combined Heat and Power Finacing Criteria 75k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Combined Heat and Power Glossary of Terms 81k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Combined Heat and Power Good Business Model 73k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Combined Heat and Power Guidebook 810k .pdf Factsheet 2003


Renewables

Recent and ongoing renewable energy projects     2004
Wood Space Heating - Commercial 124k .pdf Factsheet 2000

Bioenergy/Alternative Fuels

Assessment of Potential for Conversion of Pulp and Paper Sludge to Ethanol Fuel in the Pacific Northwest 97k .pdf   2006
Logging and Agricultural Residue Supply Curves for the Pacific Northwest 904k .pdf   2006
Wheat Straw for Ethanol Production in Washington: A Resource, Technical, and Economic Assessment 421k .pdf   2006

Geothermal
  Western states geothermal development guides
Alaska 64k .pdf   2006
Arizona 57k .pdf   2006
California 65k .pdf   2006
Colorado 87k .pdf   2006
Hawaii 60k .pdf   2006
Idaho 66k .pdf   2006
Montana 62k .pdf   2006
Nevada 52k .pdf   2006
New Mexico 54k .pdf   2006
North Dakota 81k .pdf   2006
Oregon 60k .pdf   2006
South Dakota 57k .pdf   2006
Utah 63k .pdf   2006
Washington 69k .pdf   2006
Wyoming 58k .pdf   2006
  Geothermal Case Studies
ELKO Heat Company District Heating System 253k .pdf Case Study 2004
Empire Energy, LLC 412k .pdf Case Study 2004
ELKO County School District Heating System 262k .pdf Case Study 2004

Ocean Wave Energy
        

Wind
Wind Energy Development in Washington - Summary of Development Activities 102k .pdf   2004

Solar
The Washington Solar Electric Industry: Sunrise or Sunset? 1.55M .pdf    
Q & A about Washington State's Net Metering Law 529k .pdf    
Washington Consumer's Guide: Solar Electric Systems 687k .pdf    

Diesel emissions reports
Biodiesel 130k .pdf   2004
Commercial and Industrial Equiptment 99k .pdf   2004
Construction Equipment 85k .pdf   2004
Diesel Emission Reduction Programs 100k .pdf   2004
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst 120k .pdf   2004
Diesel Particulate Filters 122k .pdf   2004
Diesel Particulate Matter Emission Reduction Measures 72k .pdf   2004
Fuel/Water Emulsions 92k .pdf   2004
Idling Restrictions 130k .pdf   2004
Locomotives 93k .pdf   2004
Logging Equipment 687k .pdf   2004
New Engine Technologies 122k .pdf   2004
Smoke Testing or Emission Inspection Programs 91k .pdf   2004
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel 117k .pdf   2004


Energy Code (Washington State Energy Energy and Ventilation Codes)

VIAQ Whole House Ventilation Study 265k .pdf Report    
Washington State Energy Code Duct Leakage Study 1.50M .pdf Report 2001  
WSEC Code Text, 2004 Edition, effective July 1, 2005 4.2M .pdf Code 2004 info...
RS29 Systems Analysis for Non Residential Buildings 200k .pdf Code   info...
Washington State Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, 2003 Edition, effective July 1, 2004 764k .pdf Code 2003 info...
Washington State Building Code Council: Energy Code Interpretations   Code   info...
NEW:   New 2004 WSEC Changes 21k.pdf Code 2004  
  Builder's Field Guide:
Index   Guide 2004  
Cover   Guide 2004  
Introduction   Guide 2004  
Chapter 1 Compliance Methods   Guide 2004  
Chapter 2 Foundation   Guide 2004  
Chapter 3 Framing   Guide 2004  
Chapter 4 Insulation   Guide 2004  
Chapter 5 Air Leakage Control   Guide 2004  
Chapter 6 Plumbing   Guide 2004  
Chapter 7 Heating/Cooling   Guide 2004  
Chapter 8 Ventilation   Guide 2004  
Chapter 9 Fireplaces and Wood Stoves   Guide 2004  
Chapter 10 Default Heat Loss Calculations   Guide 2004  
Supplement A Improving Forced Air Heating   Guide 2004  
Supplement B Taking Credit For Air Leakage Control   Guide 2004  
Supplement C Thermal Performance of Common Insulation Materials   Guide 2004  
Supplement D Insulated Concrete Form Systems   Guide 2004  
Supplement E Permeance Values for Common Building Materials   Guide 2004  
Supplement F Common Duct Insulation Materials   Guide 2004  
Supplement G Inspecting Attic Insulation   Guide 2006  
Builder's Field Guide (entire document)   Guide 2004  
  Prescriptive Approach - Simple Worksheet:
Zone 1, Table 6-1 156k .pdf Worksheet 2004 info...
Zone 2, Table 6-2 156k .pdf Worksheet 2004 info...
  Prescriptive Approach - Detailed Worksheet:
Instructions 210k .pdf   2004 info...
    By Hand
Zone 1, Table 6-1 38k .pdf Worksheet 2004 info...
Zone 2, Table 6-2 41k .pdf Worksheet 2004 info...
    Using Excel
Zone 1, Table 6-1   Worksheet 2004 info...
Zone 2, Table 6-2   Worksheet 2004 info...
  Component Performance Approach:
CPWorksheets Instructions xls   2007 info...
CPWorksheets   Worksheets 2004 info...
CPLibrary     2008 info...
Residential Additions Worksheet   Worksheet 2004 info...
  Ventilation:
Intermittent Whole House Ventilation Using Exhaust Fans 212k .pdf     info...
Intermittent Whole House Ventilation Integrated with Forced Air System 309k .pdf     info...


Resource Conservation Management (RCM)

RCM NewsLetter 2008
June 38k.pdf Newsletter 2008
May 103k.pdf Newsletter 2008
April 92k.pdf Newsletter 2008
March 40k.pdf Newsletter 2008
February 33k.pdf Newsletter 2008
January 39k.pdf Newsletter 2008

RCM NewsLetter 2007
December 29k.pdf Newsletter 2007
November 26k.pdf Newsletter 2007
October 26k.pdf Newsletter 2007
September 26k.pdf Newsletter 2007
August 24k.pdf Newsletter 2007
July 30k.pdf Newsletter 2007
June 23k.pdf Newsletter 2007
May 30k.pdf Newsletter 2007
April 26k.pdf Newsletter 2007
March 30k.pdf Newsletter 2007
February 28k.pdf Newsletter 2007
January 34k.pdf Newsletter 2007

RCM NewsLetter 2006
December 32k.pdf Newsletter 2006
November 28k.pdf Newsletter 2006
October 26k.pdf Newsletter 2006
September 27k.pdf Newsletter 2006
August 24k.pdf Newsletter 2006
July 23k.pdf Newsletter 2006
June 24k.pdf Newsletter 2006
May 25k.pdf Newsletter 2006
April 52k.pdf Newsletter 2006
March 27k.pdf Newsletter 2006
February 29k.pdf Newsletter 2006
January 33k.pdf Newsletter 2006

RCM NewsLetter 2005
December 21k.pdf Newsletter 2005
November 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
October 27k.pdf Newsletter 2005
September 26k.pdf Newsletter 2005
August 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
July 35k.pdf Newsletter 2005
June 29k.pdf Newsletter 2005
May 32k.pdf Newsletter 2005
April 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
March 83k.pdf Newsletter 2005
February 83k.pdf Newsletter 2005
January 102k.pdf Newsletter 2005

RCM NewsLetter 2004
December 116k.pdf Newsletter 2004
November 121k.pdf Newsletter 2004
October 111k.pdf Newsletter 2004
September 101k.pdf Newsletter 2004
August 100k.pdf Newsletter 2004
July 93k.pdf Newsletter 2004
June 109k.pdf Newsletter 2004
May 113k.pdf Newsletter 2004
April 112k.pdf Newsletter 2004
March 102k.pdf Newsletter 2004
February 118k.pdf Newsletter 2004
January 118k.pdf Newsletter 2004

RCM NewsLetter 2003
November 79k.pdf Newsletter 2003
October 71k.pdf Newsletter 2003


Resource Efficiency Management (REM)

Contracting for a Resource Efficiency Manager 2.7mb .pdf   2004
List of Current Locations Served by REMs 73k .pdf   2005

Case Studies
U.S. Postal Service, Central Florida 175k .pdf Case Study 2002
Fort Lewis, Washington: A Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) 1997-2001 239k .pdf Case Study 2002
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, 2001-2002 133k .pdf Case Study 2002
Navy Region Northwest 1997-2001: Resource Efficiency Management Case Study 84k .pdf Case Study 2001

Energy Audit
Energy Audit Workbook 625k .pdf Workbook 2001
Energy Efficiency Measures List 176k .pdf Workbook 2001
Exterior Maintenance Checklist 109k .pdf Workbook 2001
Preliminary Site Assessment Checklist 314k .pdf Workbook 2001
Energy Auditor Checklist 190k .pdf Workbook 2001

REM Factsheets
A Strategy for the 21st Century 309k .pdf Factsheet 2005
Blueprint for Successful Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) Program 49k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Funding a Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) Program 49k .pdf Factsheet 2003
Introduction to Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) 46k .pdf Factsheet 2003

REM NewsLetter 2006
October 27k.pdf Newsletter 2006
August 39k.pdf Newsletter 2006
June 24k.pdf Newsletter 2006
April 24k.pdf Newsletter 2006
February 25k.pdf Newsletter 2006

REM NewsLetter 2005
December 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
October 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
July 25k.pdf Newsletter 2005
April 100k.pdf Newsletter 2005
January 163k.pdf Newsletter 2005

REM NewsLetter 2004
October 126k.pdf Newsletter 2004
September 124k.pdf Newsletter 2004
August 126k.pdf Newsletter 2004
July 105k.pdf Newsletter 2004
June 109k.pdf Newsletter 2004
May 121k.pdf Newsletter 2004
April 108k.pdf Newsletter 2004
March 92k.pdf Newsletter 2004
February 146k.pdf Newsletter 2004
January 148k.pdf Newsletter 2004

REM NewsLetter 2003
November 82k.pdf Newsletter 2003
October 100k.pdf Newsletter 2003
September 97k.pdf Newsletter 2003
August 91k.pdf Newsletter 2003
July 104k.pdf Newsletter 2003
June 104k .pdf Newsletter 2003
May  94k .pdf Newsletter 2003
April  97k .pdf Newsletter 2003
March  88k .pdf Newsletter 2003
February  41k .pdf Newsletter 2003
January  94 .pdf Newsletter 2003

REM NewsLetter 2002
December  78k .pdf Newsletter 2002
November  87k .pdf Newsletter 2002
October  53k .pdf Newsletter 2002
September  64k .pdf Newsletter 2002
August  62k .pdf Newsletter 2002
June  81k .pdf Newsletter 2002
May  78k .pdf Newsletter 2002
April  83k .pdf Newsletter 2002
March  55k .pdf Newsletter 2002

Presentations from Resource Efficiency Management Workshop ?Atlanta February 18, 2004
REM Background and History  178k .pdf   2004
REM Overview...What Is It?  196k .pdf   2004
REM Focus Areas  3261k .pdf   2004
REM Results and Benefits  199k .pdf   2004
Case Study #1 - Why & How I Hired a REM for Navy Public Works Center, Jacksonville  213k .pdf   2004
Case Study #2 - REM Synergy with Alternative Financing  213k .pdf   2004
Contracting for a REM  277k .pdf   2004
Sustaining a REM Program  277k .pdf   2004


Library

Energy NewsBriefs   News 2005


Technical Assistance

Energy Efficient Procurement Resources 98k .pdf Factsheet 2003


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