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- Title
Multifamily energy-efficiency retrofit programs: a Florida case study.
- Authors
Taylor, Nicholas; Searcy, Jennison; Jones, Pierce
- Abstract
Multifamily buildings are an important target for efficiency improvements because of their energy savings potential and housing market share. Yet few multifamily retrofit projects have been completed in hot-humid regions and even fewer studies have measured and verified savings from such projects. Addressing this gap, the purpose of our research is to assess the impacts of energy-efficiency upgrades to multifamily buildings in Orlando, FL. Specifically, we measure the first-year electricity savings from retrofits to 232 units in four apartment complexes. Annual savings per unit averaged 2094 kWh (22 %) and ranged from 1700 kWh (18 %) to 3811 kWh (29 %) across complexes. Monthly savings ranged from 48 kWh (9.4 %) in December to 340 kWh (31 %) in August. From these core findings, we estimate that tenants in treatment units saved an average of $272 on their electric bills. We also find evidence to support a strategy of targeting upgrades to improve overall savings and program cost-effectiveness. Results are being used to guide development of a utility demand-side management program for multifamily property owners. Progress in this market requires additional pilot projects, access to utility data, reliable measurement and verification of savings, and innovative financing structures.
- Subjects
ENERGY consumption research; ENERGY demand management; ELECTRIC power consumption research; HEATING &; ventilation industry; COST effectiveness
- Publication
Energy Efficiency (1570646X), 2016, Vol 9, Issue 2, p385
- ISSN
1570-646X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12053-015-9367-x