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Investigate and demonstrate methods to reduce the cost of building commissioning and diagnosis. The research will focus on how building data is collected, verified and analyzed. PM: Joseph Wang

Investigate solutions to the data acquisition and monitoring constraints of current EMCS for use in building commissioning and diagnosis. PM: Joseph Wang

Complete two-year laboratory testing of duct sealing products that leads to and supports an ASTM standard for performance testing on the durability of duct sealants, primarily tapes. PM: Philip Spartz

To collect and analyze data on the methods and techniques as well as the costs and benefits of residential commissioning. The information disseminated will serve as a springboard for...

The goal of this project is to determine how the PIER Lighting Research Program can best translate its successes into workable code and standards proposals. The emphasis will be to...

Develop an analytical method to help determine the safety of injecting heated condensate from an integrated residential heat-pump water heater into the water storage tank. PM: Philip Spartz

Build upon the previous sections of this research that characterized skylight performance, identified improved photo control design and application, and recognized which ceiling/roof insulation configurations have sustained thermal performance.

The overall goal of this project is to reduce energy consumption by researching and developing a series of a high performance energy efficient LED based alternatives to incandescent exterior, porch...

The goal of this project is to accelerate the use of energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) technology for general lighting applications by developing a task lamp utilizing high brightness...

The goal of this project is to develop new design tools that effectively link the lighting technology and products developed through the PIER Program to lighting design practice and existing...