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Abrahams, A. L. – School Business Affairs, 1976
Describes results of a study that used CV 100, a fuel additive for use in oil-fired heating systems, on a trial basis in 12 Ontario schools. The test showed an average 12 percent reduction in fuel costs in the schools using CV 100. (JG)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Cost Estimates, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
Bock, Larry T. – 1982
As the first step in a district energy conservation program, the Blair (Nebraska) Community School District installed a load programmer in 1980 to control power usage in the 144,000 square foot junior-senior high school. The cost of the load programmer was less that $8,500, including installation, and during the initial year of operation, the…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Facilities, Electrical Systems
Kelly, George E.; Bean, John – 1977
This publication is a study of the dynamic performance of a 5-ton air-to-air heat pump in a residence in Washington, D.C. The effect of part-load operation on the heat pump's cooling and heating coefficients of performance was determined. Discrepancies between measured performance and manufacturer-supplied performance data were found when the unit…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy
Federal Energy Administration, Washington, DC. – 1975
This pamphlet presents simple suggestions for energy conservation. Sections include: (1) In and around the home; (2) Using the family car; and (3) In the marketplace. The suggestions given are mostly common sense tips like dressing appropriately for either hot or cold weather, use electrical appliances and lights sparingly and at off-peak times,…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Electrical Appliances, Energy Conservation, Facility Improvement
Wilson, A. Grant – 1967
This discussion of air leakage emphasizes cause and provides suggestions for elimination of undesirable effects. Cause parameters described are--(1) pressure differential, (2) building shape, (3) temperature differential, (4) opening sizes, (5) mechanical system pressures, and (6) climatic factors. Effects discussed are--(1) increased mechanical…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Design, Climate, Climate Control
Hunt, Margaret – Nation's Schools, 1974
Describes the main features of four experimental solar heating plans to be installed in four different schools in Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Virginia. (Author/DN)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Elementary Schools, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
Making the Most of Your Energy Dollars in Home Heating & Cooling. NBS Consumer Information Series 8.
Jacobs, Madeleine; Petersen, Stephen R. – 1975
This pamphlet is a homeowner's guide to home weatherization. It provides a step-by-step energy audit that anyone can use to help determine the insulation needs of their home. This is not a "how-to-do-it" booklet, but is a guide by which homeowners can determine the best combination of improvements for their house, climate, and fuel…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Consumer Education, Economic Factors
Rudoy, William – School Business Affairs, 1976
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Climate Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation

Brooks, Kenneth; Huston, Bruce – CEFP Journal, 1977
An analysis of comparative costs and fuel requirements for summer and winter school operation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
American School and University, 1977
Describes schools that have installed solar energy heating and cooling systems. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Innovation, Building Systems, Climate Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Gale, Joseph – New Jersey School Leader, 1974
The Piscataway (New Jersey) high school uses recessed windows and an integrated heat recovery system, made possible by its modular design, to conserve energy. Available from: New Jersey School Boards Association, P.O. Box 909, Trenton, New Jersey 08605. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation
Eccli, Eugene; And Others – 1977
This publication is a collection of inexpensive energy saving tips and home improvements for home owners, particularly in low-income areas or in older homes. Section titles are: (1) Keeping Warm; (2) Getting Heat Where You Need It; (3) Using the Sun; (4) Furnaces, Stoves, and Fireplaces; (5) Insulation and Other Energy Needs; (6) Do-It-Yourself…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Community Action, Economic Factors
Marsee, Jeff – 1979
After reviewing the physical plant environment and temperature control equipment at Eastfield College (Texas), this paper explains how redirected efforts toward energy conservation can result in important cost/usage savings. Electricity billing rates are explained to provide a stronger usage strategy for cost effectiveness. Two methods of reducing…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Operation, Climate Control, Community Colleges
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Baltimore, MD. – 1974
After the Westinghouse Electric Corporation made a comprehensive analysis of the technical, economic, social, environmental, and institutional factors affecting the feasibility of utilizing solar energy for heating and cooling buildings, it determined that solar heating and cooling systems can become competitive in most regions of the country in…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation
Building Systems Information Clearinghouse, Menlo Park, CA. – 1974
This energy conservation workbook series was developed to provide specific data on the effect of various design and operating decisions on both cost and energy consumption. It is designed to make clear the energy consumption and cost implications of various building design and operating decisions in terms that both the layman and design…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Climate Control, Construction Materials
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