Letters and Reports

• Sept 2002 - HERs Standardized Report (PDF)
• Sept 2001 - Builders' Self-Certification Form (PDF)
• Sept 2002 - Energy Star New Homes Program (PDF)
• March 2006 - Revised Duct Memo (PDF)
• Texas Building Guide For Single-family Residential Energy Code Compliance - based on the 2009 IRC, Chapter 11 - Effective Jan 1, 2012 Guide (PDF)
Documents prepared by the Energy Systems Laboratory to fullfill TERP Legislative Objectives:
• Dec 2011 - ESL Response to 2009 Houston Residential Amendments letter (PDF)

National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emissions Reduction (CEDER)

Background

In August 2004, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance on quantifying the air emission benefits from electric sector energy efficiency and renewable energy. Because there was no clear best strategy, the EPA’s guidance provided a framework and the basic requirements needed to demonstrate air quality improvements or emission reductions with adequate certainty to be incorporated into a State Implementation Plan (SIP) for achieving or maintaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The Energy Systems Laboratory, with guidance from both the US EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), developed the first comprehensive engineering toolkit and database that satisfies the EPA guidelines. The value of this unique tool was demonstrated in 2005 when the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL), at the request of the TCEQ, used it to develop integrated emissions estimates for all state agencies participating in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).

Building on this expertise, the US EPA has established a National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emission Reductions (CEDER) at the Energy Systems Laboratory to:

• Research and gather the state-of-the-art on air pollution quantification techniques for Energy Efficiency / Renewable Energy (EE/RE) projects.
• Provide technical support and customized analysis for state and local agencies seeking to estimate the environmental benefits from clean energy policies and programs.
• Document how a user-friendly tool, based on eCalc , can be used by clients to fulfill their needs to quantify emission reductions from energy efficiency and renewable energy measures.

The eCalc software is found here.

Reports provided to US EPA as part of the CEDER program:

• EPA Recognizes ESL's Dallas Partners Link to Press Release
• Analysis of Emissions Calculators for the National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emissions Reduction (CEDER) (ESL-TR-10-03-01) (PDF)
• Energy Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Air Pollutant Reduction Analysis From Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy (EE/RR) Projects In Texas Public Schools (ESL-TR-10-08-01) (PDF)
• Description and Comparison of the Results of the Proposed House: Habitat for Humanity at Frazier Court, Dallas, Texas, with the 2004 IECC Standard Reference House (ESL-TR-10-09-01) (PDF)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

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Supporting Presentations and Related Reports:

• Methodology for Calculating Cooling and Heating Energy-Input-Ratio (EIR) from the Rated Seasonal Performance Efficiency (SEER OR HSPF) (ESL-TR-13-04-01)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2012 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July 2012. Revised November 2012. (ESL-TR-12-07-01)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports:

• Recommendations for 15% Above ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Code-Compliant Building Energy Efficiency Measures for Small Office Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. January 2012. (ESL-TR-12-01-02)
• Recommendations for 15% Above ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Code-Compliant Building Energy Efficiency Measures for Small Retail Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. March 2012. (ESL-TR-12-03-01)
• Report on High Performance Building’s Energy Modeling, Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2012. (ESL-TR-12-08-02)
• Developing "Building/Facility Energy Consumption Data Sheet" for Political Subdivisions, Institution of Higher Education, and State Agencies, to Satisfy Senate Bill 898 (82nd R) Reporting Requirements. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2012. (ESL-TR-12-11-01)
• Developing "MOU/C-op Energy Efficiency Programs Reporting Form" to Satisfy Senate Bill 924 (82nd R) Reporting Requirements. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2012. (ESL-TR-12-11-02)
• Literature Review on History of Building Peak Load And Annual Energy Use Calculation Methods in the U.S. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012. (Updated March 2013) (ESL-TR-12-12-02)
• Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation-Annual Report 2012. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012. (ESL-TR-12-12-08)

• A Methodology For Calculationg Integrated NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs Across State Agencies in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. EPA Region 6 Workshop Electricity Generation - Environment, Dallas, Texas, February 2012. (ESL-TR-12-02-03)
• Thermal Mass Modeling: How We Got to Where We Are Today. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. 2012 American Concrete Institute Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 2012. (ESL-TR-12-03-03)
• Quantification of Energy and Emissions Saved in Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, April 2012. (ESL-TR-12-04-01)
• 2012 TERP Stakeholder's Meeting. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July, 2012.
• 2012 IECC Significant Changes. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July, 2012.
• Statewide Emissions Reduction, Electricity and Demand Savings from Implentation of Building-Energy-Codes in Texas, ICEBO, October 2012 (ESL-IC-12-10-02)

• Statewide Emissions Reduction, Electricity and Demand Savings from Implentation of Building-Energy-Codes in Texas(ESL-IC-12-10-01)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report!!!

• 2011 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2011. Revised December 2011. (ESL-TR-11-08-01)
• 2011 TCEQ Annual Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012. (ESL-TR-12-12-03)
• 2011 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. (ESL-TR-12-12-04)
• 2011 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. (ESL-TR-12-12-05)
• 2011 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2012.(ESL-TR-12-12-06)
ZIP with XLS, PDF Note: In order to properly view the data in Volume III, download the file, extract all files from the zip and use the PDF to navigate.

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports:

• Estimates of Energy Cost Savings Achieved From 2009 IECC Code-Compliant, Single Family Residences in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. January 2011. Revised. (ESL-TR-11-01-01)
• Statewide Electrical Energy Cost Savings and Peak Demand Reduction from the IECC Code-Compliant, Single-Family Residences in Texas (2002-2009). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. February 2011, Revised June 2012. (ESL-TR-11-02-01)
• IECC Code Survey for Jurisdictions. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. February 2011.(ESL-TR-11-02-02)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (2003 and 2009 IECC): Residential Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July 2011, Revised December 2011.(ESL-TR-11-07-01)
• Comparison of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2011. (ESL-TR-11-08-02)
• Regional Energy Baseline (1960-2009). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. September 2011. (ESL-TR-11-09-02)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Retail Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2011. Revised December 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-02)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Office Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-07)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Restaurant Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-08)
• Validation of the International Code Compliant Calculator (IC3) v3.10.3 Using the RESNET Verification Procedures (No. 07-003). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. (ESL-TR-11-12-01)
• Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation-Annual Report 2011. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. (ESL-TR-11-12-05)
• Assessing Savings from Group Measures Proposed by Houston Amendments for the 2009 IECC (Residential Provisions). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011 Revised January 2012. (ESL-TR-11-12-06)

• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (2003 and 2009 IECC) Residential Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2011. (ESL-TR-11-08-03)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Office Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2011. Revised October 2011. (ESL-TR-11-08-05)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Restaurant Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-03)
• Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Measures for Above Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001 and 2007) Small Retail Buildings in the City of Arlington. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-06)
• Comparison of ASHRAE Standard- 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas, ICEBO Presentation (ESL-TR-11-10-10)
• Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Projects in Texas Public Schools. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2011 (ESL-TR-11-11-01)
• Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Measures for K-12 Schools in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. CATEE, November 2011. (ESL-KT-11-11-58)
• Texas Emissions Reductions Program (TERP) Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Update. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. CATEE, November 2011 (ESL-KT-11-11-03)

ICEBO Papers

• Energy Savings and Persistence from an Energy Services Performance Contract at an Army Base (ESL-IC-11-10-01)
• Comparison of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, 189.1 and IECC Codes for Large Office Buildings in Texas (ESL-IC-11-10-02)
• Statewide Electricity and Demand Capacity Savings from the Implementation of IECC Code in Texas (ESL-IC-11-10-03)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• TCEQ Annual 2010 Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2011. (ESL-TR-11-10-01)
• 2010 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. (ESL-TR-11-12-02)
• 2010 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011. Revised January 2012. (ESL-TR-11-12-03)
• 2010 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2011.(ESL-TR-11-12-04)
ZIP with XLS, PDF Note: In order to properly view the data in Volume III, extract all files from the zip and use the PDF to navigate.
• 2010 TCEQ Report,Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2010. (ESL-TR-10-12-04)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports:

• A Comparision of the Stringency of the 2001 IECC versus the 2009 IECC and 2009 IRC. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. January 2010. (ESL-TR-10-01-01)
• Analysis of Emissions Caculators for the National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emissions Reduction (CEDER). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. March 2010. (ESL-TR-10-03-01)
• Survey of Texas Municipal Code Adoption 2010. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2010.ESL-TR-10-06-01)
• Energy Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, and Air Pollutant Reduction Analysis From Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Projects In Texas Public Schools. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2010. Revised June 2011. (ESL-TR-10-08-01)
• Description and Comparison of the Results of the Proposed House: Habitat for Humanity at Frazier Court, Dallas, Texas, with the 2004 IECC Standard Reference House. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. September 2010. (ESL-TR-10-09-01)
• Procedure for Packing Weather Files for DOE-2.1e. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. September 2010. (ESL-TR-10-09-03)
• NOx Emissions Reduction From CPS Energy’s “Save For Tomorrow Energy Plan” Within the Alamo Area Council of Governments Report to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2010. (ESL-TR-10-10-01)
• Recommendations for 2009 IECC 15% Above Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Residential Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2010.(ESL-TR-10-11-01)
• Physical Building Information Modeling for Solar Building Design and Simulation-Annual Report 2010. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2010.(ESL-TR-10-11-03)
• Validation of the International Code Compliant Calculator (IC3)v3.10 Using the RESNET Verification Procedures (No. 07-003). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2010. (ESL-TR-10-12-05)

• Energy Consumption Analysis of the Habitat For Humanity Homes at Frazier Court Dallas, Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2010. (ESL-TR-10-09-02)
• Texas Emissions Reductions Program (TERP) Energy Efficiency/Renewable Eenergy (EE/RE) Update. Presentation at Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency (CATEE) 2010. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2010. (ESL-TR-10-08-01)

Hot and Humid Papers

• Development of a Calibration Methodology for Code-compliant Simulation of a Case Study House in a Hot and Humid Climate (ESL-HH-10-08-06)
• Development of the Potential Energy Savings Estimation (PESE) Toolkit (ESL-HH-10-08-07)
• A Review of Ground Coupled Heat Pump Models Used in Whole-Building Computer Simulation Programs (ESL-HH-10-08-08)
• Development of a Texas Building Registry (ESL-HH-10-08-15)
• A Comparative Analysis of Residential Energy Use for 2009 IECC Code Compliance and 2001 IECC Compliance with 2006 NAECA Appliance Standards for Selected Climate Zones in Texas (ESL-HH-10-08-16)
• Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EERE) Projects in Texas Public Schools (ESL-HH-10-08-19)
• Low Impact, Affordable, Low Income Houses for Mexico (ESL-HH-10-08-21)

SimBuild Papers

• AIM:Web-Based, Residential Energy Calcualtor for Homeowners (ESL-PA-10-08-02)
• Energyplus Vs DOE-2: The Effects of Ground Coupleing on Heating and Cooling Energy Consumption of a Slab-On-Grade Code House in a Cold Climate (ESL-PA-10-08-03)
• Integrating Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems in Whole Building Energy Simulation (ESL-PA-10-08-04)
• Analysis of the Energy Savings Potential in K-5 Schools in Hot and Humid Climates: Application of High Performance Measures and Renewable Energy Systems (ESL-PA-10-08-05)
• Going Beyond RESNET Certification for Code-Compliant Simulations: A Comparison of Detailed Results of Three RESNET-Certified, Code-Compliant Residential Simulation Programs (ESL-PA-10-08-06)
• Simulated Building Energy Performance of Single Family Detached Residences Designed for Off-Grid, Off-Pipe Operation (ESL-PA-10-08-07)

ICEBO Papers

• Optimization of a Chilled Water Plant Using a Forward Plant Model (ESL-IC-10-10-20)
• A Method to Determine the Optimal Tank Size for a Chilled Water Storage System Under a Time-of-Use Electricity Rate Structure (ESL-IC-10-10-21)
• Analysis of the Potential Energy Savings for 14 Office Buildings with VAV Systems (ESL-IC-10-10-35)
• A Methodology For Calculating Integrated NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs across State Agencies in Texas (ESL-IC-10-10-58)
• Application of an ASHRAE 152-2004 Duct Model for Simulating Code-Compliant 2000/2001 IECC Residences (ESL-IC-10-10-63)
• Going Beyond a Resnet Certification for Code-Compliant Simulations: A Sensitivity Analysis of Detailed Results of Three Resnet-Certified, Code-Compliant Residential Simulation Programs (ESL-IC-10-10-66)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2009 TCEQ Annual Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July 2010. (ESL-TR-10-07-01)
• 2009 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2010. (ESL-TR-10-12-01)
• 2009 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2010. (ESL-TR-10-12-02)
• 2009 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2010. (ESL-TR-10-12-03)
• 2009 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2009. Revised November 2009. (ESL-TR-09-08-02)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• SEEC Regional Energy Baselines and Measurement and Verification Protocols. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. March 2009. Revised August 2009. (ESL-TR-09-02-01)
• Regional Energy Baselines and Measurement and Verification Protocol, A Subtask 3.1 for the Southern Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. March 2009. Revised August 2009.(ESL-TR-09-03-01)
• SEEC Review and Recommendations of Existing Methods and Tools for Building Energy Analysis. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. April 2009. Revised September 2009. (ESL-TR-09-04-01)
• Analysis of Above-Code (2009 IECC) Residential Energy Efficiency Measures in ONCOR Service Area. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2009. Revised September 2009. (ESL-TR-09-08-01)
• Energy Savings and NOx Emissions Reduction Potential from the 2012 Federal Legislation to Phase Out Incandescent Lamps in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2009. Revised March 2010. (ESL-TR-09-11-01)
• Validation of the International Code Compliant Calculator (IC3) Using the RESNET Verification Procedures (No. 07-003). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2009. (ESL-TR-09-12-04)

IBPSA papers

• Development of a Web-Based, Code-Compliant 2001 IECC Residential Simulator for Texas Eleventh International IBPSA Conference (ESL-PA-09-07-01)
• Development of a Web-Based, Code-Compliant ASHRAE 90.1-1999 Commercial Simulation for Texas Eleventh International IBPSA Conference (ESL-PA-09-07-03)
• Development of a High-Performance Office Building Simulation Model for a Hot and Humid Climate Eleventh International IBPSA Conference (ESL-PA-09-07-02)

ICEBO papers

• Historical Survey of Daylighting Calculations Methods and Their Use in Energy Performance Simulations (ESL-IC-09-11-07)
• AIM: A Home-Owner Usuable Energy Calculator for Existing Residential Homes (ESL-IC-09-11-09)
• Use of First Law Energy Balance as a Screening Tool for Building Energy Use Data: Experiences on the Inclusion of Outside Air Enthalpy Variable (ESL-IC-09-11-21)
• Analysis of Energy Recovery Ventilator Savings for Texas Buildings (ESL-IC-09-11-31)
• Joint-Frequency Bins versus Conventional Bin Weather Data in Analysis of HVAC System Operation (ESL-IC-09-11-32)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures on Implementing Houston Amendments to Single-Family Residential Buildings in Houston Texas (ESL-IC-09-11-36)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures on Implementing Houston Amendments to Multifamily Residential Buildings in Houston, Texas (ESL-IC-09-11-37)
• DOE-2-Based Simulation Models for the Code-Compliant Commerical Construction Based on the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (ESL-IC-09-11-38)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2008 TCEQ Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2009. Revised November 2009. (ESL-TR-09-08-03)
  
• 2008 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2009. (ESL-TR-09-12-01)
• 2008 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II,Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2009. (ESL-TR-09-12-02)
• 2008 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2009.(ESL-TR-09-12-03) ZIP with XLS, PDF Note: In order to properly view the data in Volume III, extract all files from the zip and use the PDF to navigate.
• 2008 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculations from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2008. (ESL-TR-08-08-02)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• The Application and Verification of ASHRAE 152-2004 (Method of Test for Determining the Design and Seasonal Efficiencies of Residential Thermal Distribution Systems) to DOE-2.1e Simulation Program. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2008. (ESL-TR-08-06-01)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures on Implementing Houston Amendments to Multifamily Buildings in Houston, Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. (ESL-TR-08-10-01)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures on Implementing Houston Amendments to Single-Family Buildings in Houston, Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2008. Revised January 2009. (ESL-TR-08-11-02)
• Estimation of Annual Reductions of NOx Emissions in ERCOT for the HB3693 Electricity Savings Goals. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2008. (ESL-TR-08-12-04)
• Report on the Development of the Format for a Texas Residential Registry. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. (updated) (ESL-ITR-08-12-01)

SimBuild papers

• Simulation of Off-grid, Single-family Detached Residences in U.S. Climates (ESL-PA-08-08-05)
• Development of a Simplified Simulation Tool for High Performance K-5 Schools in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-PA-08-08-06)
• Development of a Simulation Toolkit for the Selection of High-Performance Systems for Office Buildings in Hot and Humid Clmates (Phase I: Calibrated Simulation of the Case Study Building) (ESL-PA-08-08-07)

Hot & Humid papers

• Methodology for Residential Building Energy Simulations Implemented in the International Code Compliance Calculator (IC3) (ESL-HH-08-12-02)
• Development of a Residential Code-compliant Web-based Calculator for Texas (ESL-HH-08-12-03)
• An Analysis of the Residential Energy Savings from the Implementation of the 2001 IECC and 2006 NAECA Appliance Standards in the State of Texas (ESL-HH-08-12-04)
• Development of an ASHRAE 152-2004 Duct Model for the Single-Family Residential House (ESL-HH-08-12-11)
• Calcuating Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and Its Application to the Wind Farms in the Texas ERCOT Region (ESL-HH-08-12-22)
• Analysis of Off-Grid, Off-Pipe Housing for Hot-Humid and Hot-Arid Cimates (ESL-HH-08-12-26)
• Analysis of the Energy Savings Potential in K-5 Schools in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-08-12-28)
• Validation of the eCALC Commercial Code-Compliant Simulation Versus Measured Data from an Office Building in a Hot and Humid Climate (ESL-HH-08-12-31)
• Detailed Analysis of Thermal Mass Credits in a Code-Traceable DOE-2 Simulation of the 2001 IECC for a Single-Family Residence in Texas (ESL-HH-08-12-32)
• A Comparison of EnergyPlus to DOE-2.1E: Multiple Cases Ranging from a Sealed Box to a Residential Building (ESL-HH-08-12-33)
• Development of Data Quality Control Limits for Data Screening Through the 'Energy Balance' Method (ESL-HH-08-12-34)
• Design, Construction, Transportation, Operation and Post-Occupancy Analysis for the Texas A&M Solar Decathlon House (ESL-HH-08-12-37)
• Study of the Outside Air Enthalpy Effects in the Screening of Metered Building Energy Data (ESL-HH-08-12-42)

ICEBO papers

• ASHRAE's New Performance Measurement Protocols for Commercial Buildings (ESL-IC-08-10-11)
• Continuous Commissioning® of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (ESL-IC-08-10-43)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2007 TCEQ Preliminary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2008. (ESL-TR-08-08-01)
• 2007 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2008. Revised December 2008. (ESL-TR-08-12-01)
• 2007 TCEQ Annual ReportVolume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2008. Revised December 2008. (ESL-TR-08-12-02)
• 2007 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2008. Revised December 2008. (ESL-TR-08-12-03) ZIP with XLS, PDF Note: In order to properly view the data in Volume III, extract all files from the zip and use the PDF to navigate.
• 2007 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculation from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. (ESL-TR-07-08-01)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports:

• Comparative Testing of the Combined Radiant Barrier and Duct Models in the ESL Code-Compliant Simulation Model.Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. February 2007. Revised August 2007. (ESL-TR-07-02-01)
• Comparative Testing of the ESL Code-Compliant Simulation Model and the FSEC EnergyGauge Software. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2007. (ESL-TR-07-05-01)
• 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. (ESL-TR-07-08-03)
• 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Residential Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2007. Revised November 2008. (ESL-TR-07-09-01)
• 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2007.Revised November 2008. (ESL-TR-07-09-02)
• Analysis of Emissions Calculators for the National Center of Excellence on Displaced Emissions Reductions (CEDER), 2007 Annual Report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. March 2008. (ESL-TR-08-03-01)

• Analysis of Wind Power Generation in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. April 2007. (ESL-TR-07-04-01)
• Simulated Impacts of Global Warming on Building Thermal Loads Throughout the 21st Century. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2007. (ESL-TR-07-06-01)
• 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Residential Buildings in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. (ESL-TR-07-08-02)
• A Methodology for Calculation Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and Its application to the Wind Farms in the Texas ERCOT Region. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-04)
• A Methodology for Calculating Integrated NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs Across State Agencies in Texas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University.December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-05)
• Renewable Energy Impact in the TERP. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-06)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Commercial Office Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-07)
• Recommendations for 15% Above Code Energy Efficiency Measures for Single Family Residences. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-08)
• Statewide Air Emissions Calculations From Energy Efficiency, Wind And Renewables - TCAWG Meeting. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2008. (ESL-TR-08-05-02)

ICEBO papers

• Methodology for Determination of Potential Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings (ESL-IC-07-11-11)
• Continuous Commissioning® of Public Schools (ESL-IC-07-11-20)
• Experiences on the Implementation of the "Energy Balance" Methodology as a Data Quality Control Tool: Application to the Building Energy Consumption of a Large University Campus (ESL-IC-07-11-23)
• Procedures for the Integration of Complete Year Weather Data Files for the eCalc-Emissions Reduction Calculator (ESL-IC-07-11-44)
• A Methodology for Calculating Emissions Reductions from Renewable Energy Programs and its Application to the Wind Farms in the Texas ERCOT Region (ESL-IC-07-11-43)

Hot & Humid papers

• A Methodology for Calculating Integrated NOx Emissions Reduction from Energy-Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Programs across State Agencies in Texas (ESL-HH-07-12-02)
• Recommendations for 15% Above-Code Energy-Efficiency Measures for Commercial Office Buildings (ESL-HH-07-12-03)
• Recommendation for 15% Above-Code Energy-Efficiency Measures for Single-Family Residences (ESL-HH-07-12-05)
• Development of a Residential Code-compliant Calculator for the Texas Climate Vision Project (ESL-HH-07-12-06)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2006 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. Revised December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-01)
• 2006 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. Revised December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-02)
• 2006 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2007. Revised December 2007. (ESL-TR-07-12-03)
ZIP with XLS, PDF Note: In order to properly view the data in Volume III, extract all files from the zip and use the PDF to navigate.
• 2006 TCEQ Report, Statewide Air Emissions Calculation from Wind and Other Renewables. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2006. (ESL-TR-06-08-01)

• 2006 TERP Stakeholder's Meeting. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June, 2006.

Hot & Humid papers

• Impact of the Implementation of the 2000/2001 on Residential Energy Use in Texas: Preliminary Verification of Residential Energy Savings, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-01)
• Impact of the Implementation of the 2000/2001 IECC on Commercial Energy Use in Texas: Analysis of Commercial Savings, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-02)
• Impact of the Implementation of the 2000/2001 IECC on Residential Energy Use in Texas: Analysis of Residential Savings, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-03)
• A Survey of High-performance Schools, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-12)
• A Survey of High-performance Office Buildings for Hot and Humid Climates, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-21)
• Comparison of Simulation Methods for Evaluating Improved Fenestration Using the DOE-2.1e Building Energy Simulation Program, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-22)
• An Analysis of Maximum Residential Energy Efficiency in Hot and Humid Climates, Proceedings of the Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-HH-06-07-26)

SimBuild Papers

• Performance of High-performance Glazing in IECC Compliant Building Simulation Model (ESL-PA-06-08-01)
• An Analysis of Building Envelope Upgrades for Residential Energy Efficiency in Hot and Humid Climates (ESL-PA-06-08-02)
• A Calibrated Computer Model for the Thermal Simulation of Courtyard Microclimates (ESL-PA-06-08-03)

ICEBO papers

• Development of a Web-Based, Emissions Reduction Calculator for Storm Water/Infiltration Sanitary Sewage Separation (ESL-IC-06-11-226)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2005 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2006. Revised August 2006. (ESL-TR-06-06-07)
• 2005 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2006. Revised August 2006. (ESL-TR-06-06-08)
• 2005 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2006. Revised August 2006. (ESL-TR-06-06-09)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• Literature Review of Displacement Ventilation. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2005. (ESL-TR-05-05-01)
• Literature Review on Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) System. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2005. (ESL-TR-05-05-02)
• Water/Wastewater Engineering Report, M1 Model. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2005. (ESL-TR-05-08-06)
• Water/Wastewater Engineering Report, M2 Model. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2005. (ESL-TR-05-08-07)

ICEBO papers

• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Street Light and Traffic Light Retrofits (ESL-IC-05-10-29)
• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Green Power Purchases from Texas Wind Energy Providers (ESL-IC-05-10-30)
• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Retrofits to Municipal Water Supply and Waste Water Facilities (ESL-IC-05-10-31)
• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaic Installations (ESL-IC-05-10-32)
• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Code-Compliant Single-Family and Multi-Family Construction (ESL-IC-05-10-33)
• Development of a Web-Based Emissions Reduction Calculator for Code Compliant Commercial Construction (ESL-IC-05-10-34)
• ASHRAE's Guideline 14-2002 for Measurement of Energy and Demand Savings: How to Determine What Was Really Saved by the Retrofit (ESL-IC-05-10-50)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2004 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2004.(ESL-TR-04-12-01)
• 2004 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2004.(ESL-TR-04-12-04)
• 2004 TCEQ Annual Report Volume III, Technical Appendix. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2004. (ESL-TR-04-12-05)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• Reduction of NOx Emissions in Alamo Area Council of Government Projects. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. May 2004. (ESL-TR-04-05-01)
• NOx Emissions Reduction from Voluntary Energy Efficiency Projects within the Alamo Area Council of Governments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2004. (ESL-TR-04-08-02)
• Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (F-Chart Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. August 2004. Revised October 2004. (ESL-TR-04-08-04)
• Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (PV F-Chart Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2004. (ESL-TR-04-10-02)
• Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (Inverse Model Toolkit). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2004. (ESL-TR-04-10-03)
• Literature Review of Uncertainity of Analysis Methods (Cool Roofs). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. October 2004. Revised November 2004. (ESL-TR-04-10-04)
• Literature Review of Uncertainty of Analysis Methods (DOE-2 Program). Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2004. (ESL-TR-04-11-01)
• Texas Emissions and Energy Calculator (eCALC): Documentation of Analysis Methods, Report to the TCEQ. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2004. (ESL-TR-04-12-06)

SimBuild Papers

• Comprehensive Community NOx Emission Reduction Methodology: Overview and Results from the Application to a Case Study Community (ESL-PA-04-08-01)

ICEBO Papers

• Calculation of NOx Emissions Reductions from Energy Efficiency Residential Building Construction in Texas (ESL-IC-04-10-30)

Hot and Humid Papers

• Methodology to Calculate NOx Emissions Reductions from the Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code in Texas (ESL-HH-04-05-13)
• Texas Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: An Overview of the Legislative Responsibilities, Code Compliance Issues and Accomplishments (ESL-HH-04-05-14)
• NOx Emissions Reductions from Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code to Residential Construction in Texas (ESL-HH-04-05-15)
• Development of a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Costing Toolkit (ESL-HH-04-05-30)
• Development of a Monitoring and Verification (M&V) Plan and Baseline for the Fort Hood ESPC Project (ESL-HH-04-05-31)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• 2003 TCEQ Annual Report Volume I, Summary Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2003. (ESL-TR-03-12-03)
• 2003 TCEQ Annual Report Volume II, Technical Report. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2003. (ESL-TR-03-12-04)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• Detailed Analysis of the Builder Option Packages for Climate Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University.April 2003. (ESL-TR-03-04-01)
• Procedure to Calculate NOx Reductions Using the Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (E-Grid) Spreadsheet. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July 2003. (ESL-TR-03-07-01)
• Review of Methods for Measuring and Verifying Savings from Energy Conservation Retrofits to Existing Buildings. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. September 2003. Revised April 2005. (ESL-TR-03-09-01)
• Detailed Analysis of Thermal Mass Effects in a Code-traceable DOE-2 Simulation of the 2000 IECC for a Single-Family Residence in texas: A Project for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. SEptember 2003.Revised July 2007. (ESL-TR-03-09-02)
• U.S. Army Measurements and Verification (M&V) Costing Toolkit. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. December 2003. (ESL-TR-03-12-01)
• Test for Modeling Windows in DOE 2.1E for Comparing the Window Library with the Shading Coefficient Method for a Single-Family Residence in Texas: Project for Texas’ Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Nonattainment and Affected Areas. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University.December 2003. (ESL-TR-03-12-06)

ICEBO Papers

• Calculation of NOx Emissions Reduction from Implementation of the 2000 IECC/IRC Conservation Code in Texas (ESL-IC-03-10-21)

Annual ESL/TCEQ Report

• Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: Procedures for Measuring Electricity Savings from the Adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IRC/IECC 2001) in New Residences. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. April 2002.(ESL-TR-02-04-01)
• Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: Report for the TERP Advisory Board Meeting. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. June 2002. (ESL-TR-02-06-01)
• Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: Annual Report to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. July 2002. Revised September 2002. (ESL-TR-02-07-01)

Supporting Presentations and Related Reports

• Automated Data Quality Analysis Research and Development. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. February 2002. (ESL-TR-02-02-01)
• Detailed Description of Data for Texas' Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: Project. Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University. November 2002. (ESL-TR-02-11-01)

Hot & Humid Papers

• An Introduction to Senate Bill 5(ESL-HH-02-05-01)
• Texas’ Senate Bill 5 Legislation for Reducing Pollution in Non-Attainment and Affected Areas: Procedures for Measuring Electricity Savings from the Adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IRC/IECC 2001) in New Residences (ESL-HH-02-05-02)
• Energy Savings Assessment for the Robert E. Johnson State Office Building in Austin, Texas(ESL-HH-02-05-13)
• Restoration of Short Periods of Missing Energy Use and Weather Data Using Cubic Spline and Fourier Series Approaches: Qualitative Analysis (ESL-HH-02-05-26)
• Development and Analysis of a Sustainable Low Energy House in a Hot and Humid Climate (ESL-HH-02-05-27)
• Design of a Sustainable House for Residents of a Colonia in South Texas (ESL-HH-02-05-28)
• Improving Boiler Efficiency Modeling Based on Ambient Air Temperature (ESL-HH-02-05-45)