Development of a Data Base on End-Use Energy Consumption in Commercial Buildings

摘要

A comprehensive inventory of end-use metered data in commercial buildings constructed was completed using typical design practices. This paper summarizes the results of the inventory and the examination of the types of data measurements desired by building researchers. The inventory and the definition of data needs are used to develop an assessment of end-use data on existing commercial buildings and to determine the need for a public domain data base. This inventory represents the most thorough review of end-use data collected to date. It is based upon over 250 contacts with state energy offices, trade and professional organizations, private architectural and engineering firms, utilities, and federal agencies. In addition, a comprehensive literature search was conducted. The results are summarized by the types of end-uses collected, the data collection method, the time resolution of the data, the availability of the data, related supporting data, and sources of existing documentation. Supporting data reviewed include: building construction details, building operation characteristics, occupancy characteristics, occupancy information, and microclimate data. (ERA citation 10:004840)