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Calibrating Measurement Tools

To quote the wise Yogi Berra, “You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” In terms of ...

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Advancing the Art of PRISM Analysis

Author: Margaret F. Fels, Kelly Kissock, Michelle A. Marean, Unknown Author and Cathy Reynolds

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July 01, 1995

Since the original version of PRISMÃ(PRInceton Scorekeeping Method, developed and copyrighted by Princeton University) was released in 1986, it has been used by utilities, private companies, government agencies, and universities to estimate energy savings from conservation programs. [continue reading]

Measuring the Performance of the National Energy Audit

Author: Terry Sharp

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May 01, 1995

In 1978, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published Project Retro-Tech to provide all states a manual technique for identifying low-income weatherization measures that would produce the most energy savings per dollar spent. [continue reading]

PRISM Does Windows

Author: Ted Rieger

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March 01, 1995

A new and improved version of the most widely used computer software for analyzing retrofit energy savings from utility billing data is now available. [continue reading]

Computerized Energy Audits

Author: Cyril Penn

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May 01, 1994

Weatherization agencies have complained for years about a U.S. Department of Energy requirement that 40% of Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) funds be spent on "materials" rather than labor. [continue reading]

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May 01, 1994

The National Energy Audit, Recipe for a "DOE-Approved" Computer Energy Audit [continue reading]

Confessions of an "Addicted" Auditor

Author: F. L. Andrew Padian

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May 01, 1994

My initial reaction to the prospect of a computerized audit was sarcastic disdain--right, a computer is going to tell me what's wrong with a building! [continue reading]

The Wisconsin Audit System

Author: Linda O'Leary

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May 01, 1994

The State of Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) uses the WECC Energy Audit System, designed and developed by Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation for utility and government funded residential energy conservation programs. [continue reading]