Publication Details
Energy Codes and Standards: Facilities
Citation
Bartlett R, MA Halverson, and DL Shankle. 2007. "Energy Codes and Standards: Facilities." In Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology, vol. 1, ed. Barney L. Capehart, pp. 438-443. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
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Abstract
Energy codes and standards play a vital role in the marketplace by setting minimum requirements for energy-efficient design and construction. They outline uniform requirements for new buildings as well as additions and renovations. This article covers basic knowledge of codes and standards; development processes of each; adoption, implementation, and enforcement of energy codes and standards; and voluntary energy efficiency programs.
