Building Retuning Research Highlights
Latest Highlights
Building Controls Measures Can Reap Substantial Energy Rewards
Study concludes application of proper building controls, low-cost sensors and other methods will improve building operations and substantially reduce energy useJuly 2017
By taking basic steps to improve operational systems within offices, schools, and commercial structures, U.S. energy consumption could decrease so dramatically that it would equate to 12 to 15 million Americans stopping their energy use altogether. This potential outcome is one finding from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's groundbreaking study, "Impacts of Commercial Building Controls on Energy Savings and Peak Load Reduction."
Tune-Ups: Servicing Buildings from the Roof, Down
Timeline highlights successful development of building Re-tuning™ methodologyFebruary 2017
In 2018, one of America's most iconic and energy efficient cities will require that large commercial buildings receive periodic tune-ups. Seattle is currently partnering with DOE and PNNL to give building owners a head-start. How'd we get here? Our video timeline chronicles the events leading up to Seattle's decision to implement PNNL's building Re-tuning™ methodology.
- Built to Code: Savings Imminent Post-Code Adoption and Implementation
New report analyzes impacts of model building energy code development and implementation, indicates reduced carbon dioxide emissionsOctober 2016 - Air Conditioning That's Out of This World
New materials enhance the cooling effects from outer space to reduce energy use in small- to medium-sized buildingsSeptember 2016 - ACEEE Served for Building Efficiency
Summer Study draws visionaries focused on reducing climate impact of buildingsSeptember 2016 - Energy-Efficiency Technology Gets Better With Time
PNNL's updated FEDS software makes it easier than ever to improve building efficiencyNovember 2015 - Cooling off the Energy Impact of Rooftop Units
Smart Monitoring and Diagnostic System field demonstration finds energy saving potentialOctober 2015 - PNNL Brings Building Efficiency Expertise to the Caribbean
April 2015 - Sensor Suitcase: Packed and Ready to Help Building Owners Improve Efficiency
March 2015 - PNNL Releases Version 4.3 of the DOE Rooftop Unit Comparison Calculator
October 2014