Field Study Opportunity!

What We Are Requesting

We are seeking new multifamily and commercial buildings to include in this study. These buildings will serve as critical data points to evaluate energy saving opportunities and identify trends in construction practices. All new multifamily (low- and mid-rise buildings) and commercial buildings (including banks, financial institutions, offices, police/fire stations, auto service centers, shopping centers, stores, and other small commercial buildings) in Pennsylvania are eligible for the field study. Buildings must be under construction or recently completed.

Why Participate?

Support Industry Growth: Results will guide training programs, improve construction practices, and enhance building standards.

Statewide Impact: Findings will inform energy efficiency programs and policy improvements to benefit all stakeholders.

Anonymity Guaranteed: All data collected will remain confidential and will not be linked to specific homes, builders, or projects. Data collected will be used solely for research purposes and will not assess compliance at the individual home level.

How it Works:

Volunteer Your Project:

Provide building plans and access to new multifamily and commercial buildings for evaluation. Data Collection: Our team will conduct a single site visit, focusing on key energy efficiency measures.

State-Level Reporting: Data will be analyzed and reported in aggregate, ensuring confidentiality and focusing on statewide trends.

Help Us Improve Building Energy Efficiency in Pennsylvania This effort is being led by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) and Performance Systems Development (PSD), and supported by the U.S.Department of Energy (DOE)'s Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation program.

The study evaluates a range of energy efficiency measures with the greatest potential impact, including:

1.Building Envelope Performance (e.g., roof and wallinsulation, window U-factors, SHGC, air barrier requirements, vestibules)

2.Mechanical Systems and Controls (e.g., HVAC system efficiencies, ventilation strategies, demand control, economizers, thermostatic controls)

3.Lighting Systems (e.g., lighting power density, occupancy sensors, daylighting controls, exterior lighting control)

4.Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Systems (multifamily focus) (e.g., DHW boiler efficiency, pipe insulation, recirculation controls, water heater performance)

5.System Commissioning and Testing (e.g., HVAC and lighting commissioning, fan power limits, performance verification)

6.Renewables and Design Configuration (e.g., on-site renewable readiness, window-to-wall ratio, orientation)

This field study will assess baseline energy efficiency in new multifamily and commercial buildings and identify potential energy savings. The study aims to: Assist Pennsylvania in evaluating energy efficiency in multifamily and commercial construction. Support implementation of building energy codes. Identify opportunities for training and improvement in energy codes and broader energy-efficiency programs.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) &Performance Systems Development (PSD)

For more information or to volunteer your project, please contact: Bobby de Sousa Performance Systems Development (PSD) [email protected] | (607) 592-2760