Zack Tyler
Related Client Projects:
Vermont Building Energy Code Working Group Facilitation
EFG facilitated the Act 47 and Act 151 Energy Code Working Groups for the Department of Public Service. Working group members included a diverse set of market actors engaged in the residential and commercial construction markets in Vermont. Activities included facilitating five building energy code working group sessions, presenting key research findings to working group […]
Tennessee Valley Authority Potential Study Review and Program Gap Analysis
Conducted a review of the most recent Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) potential study to assess level of energy efficiency in demand response included in the portfolio. Conducted a program gap analysis of the current EE and DR programs offered by TVA and provided recommendations around the level of […]
DOE Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation in Vermont
Funded by a U.S. Department of Energy Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) award, this project supports Vermont in developing a comprehensive Energy Code Administration plan to increase residential building energy code compliance rates. The initiative focuses on recruiting, training, and supporting an energy professionals workforce — with intentional outreach to underrepresented communities — while […]
Technical Reference Manual Report and Work Paper
Researched TRMs across North America to evaluate their availability, key assumptions, and best practices for networked lighting control (NLC) and luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) measures.
Smart-E Loan Program Energy Savings Estimates
Developed energy savings estimates for energy efficiency measures offered through the Smart-E Loan Program in Southwestern states.
Related Work Products:
DLC Technical Reference Manual Report and Work Paper
The report explores the prevalence of Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs), the extent to which interior networked lighting control (NLC) and luminaire-level lighting control (LLLC) measures are incorporated, and the significant variations in key assumptions across different jurisdictions. The work paper outlines calculations, controlled wattage recommendations, control savings factor (CSF) values, measure life values, and more.