Analysis of Energy Efficiency Opportunities for a Public Transportation Maintenance Facility—A Case Study DOI Open Access
Jordan Higgins, Aditya Ramnarayan,

Roxana Family

et al.

Published: March 8, 2024

A comprehensive Energy Audit of a Maintenance facility was performed to assess its energy performance and identify scope for improvement. The facility’s Use Intensity (EUI) 2022 404 kWh/m2 — more than double the Benchmark EUI facilities (151 kWh/m2) recommended by EnergyStar. Furthermore, Load Factor 0.22, which is lower minimum 0.75 an efficient building. audit encompassed in-depth evaluation building's structural operational characteristics, comprising HVAC systems, lighting, building envelope, energy-intensive machinery. An model developed emulate baseline 2022. Following model's development validation, analysis conducted areas opportunities optimization. Efficiency Measures were then formulated, focusing on improving efficiency while consumption reduction GHG emission reduction. Results demonstrated potential Audits Modeling enable significant reductions in promote sustainable practices. Among considered, re-sizing decarbonizing equipment contributed most savings, with 100% decrease natural gas 37% electricity use annually.

Language: Английский

Analysis of Energy Efficiency Opportunities for a Public Transportation Maintenance Facility—A Case Study DOI Open Access
Jordan Higgins, Aditya Ramnarayan,

Roxana Family

et al.

Published: March 8, 2024

A comprehensive Energy Audit of a Maintenance facility was performed to assess its energy performance and identify scope for improvement. The facility’s Use Intensity (EUI) 2022 404 kWh/m2 — more than double the Benchmark EUI facilities (151 kWh/m2) recommended by EnergyStar. Furthermore, Load Factor 0.22, which is lower minimum 0.75 an efficient building. audit encompassed in-depth evaluation building's structural operational characteristics, comprising HVAC systems, lighting, building envelope, energy-intensive machinery. An model developed emulate baseline 2022. Following model's development validation, analysis conducted areas opportunities optimization. Efficiency Measures were then formulated, focusing on improving efficiency while consumption reduction GHG emission reduction. Results demonstrated potential Audits Modeling enable significant reductions in promote sustainable practices. Among considered, re-sizing decarbonizing equipment contributed most savings, with 100% decrease natural gas 37% electricity use annually.

Language: Английский

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