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Analysis of Potential Benefits and Costs of Updating the Commercial Building Energy Code in Iowa

Description: The state of Iowa is considering adpoting ASHRAE 90.1-1999 as its commercial building energy code. In an effort to evaluate whether or not this is an appropraite code for the state, the potential benefits and costs of adopting this standard are considered. Both qualitative and quantitative benefits are assessed. The energy simulation and economic results suggest that adopting ASHRAE 90.1-1999 would provide postitive net benefits to the state relative to the building and design requirements curr… more
Date: September 7, 2002
Creator: Cort, Katherine A.; Belzer, David B.; Richman, Eric E. & Winiarski, David W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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