Energy Efficiency
The largest portion of the Energy Center's funds has been spent on energy efficiency research, demonstrations and education projects. These projects reveal the diversity of Iowa's energy picture -- addressing energy use in agriculture, industry, commercial businesses, municipalities and residential areas.
The following is a list of some of the exciting energy efficiency projects in which the Energy Center is currently involved in.
- The NBCIP was established with support from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address energy efficiency problems associated with building controls.
- Total Assessment Audits (TAA) to improve efficiency, reduce waste and increase productivity in industry.
- Community-based efficiency programs that help cities boost local economies through improved energy efficiency.
- Regional, national and international HVAC research on fault detection and diagnostic tests and methods for monitoring buildings' HVAC performance.
- A special web site, DDC Online, was developed and is currently the most complete, unbiased listing available of direct digital controls (DDC) vendors and information related to DDC systems.
- The Home Series - user-friendly booklets that help homeowners make energy-smart choices.
- Reducing energy costs associated with livestock production in Iowa.
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