The Annual Energy Outlook 2023 provides modeled projections of domestic energy markets through 2050. It includes cases with different assumptions of macroeconomic growth, world oil prices, technological progress, and energy policies.
The Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) 2018 is a national sample survey that collects information on the stock of U.S. commercial buildings. It includes energy-related building characteristics and energy usage data (consumption and expenditures). CBECS includes building types that might not traditionally be considered commercial, such as schools, hospitals, correctional institutions, and buildings used for religious worship. In addition, traditional commercial buildings such as stores, restaurants, warehouses, and office buildings are included.
The Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for K-12 Schools is one of five retrofit guides commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The guide presents general project planning guidance as well as more detailed descriptions and financial payback metrics for the most important and relevant energy efficiency measures (EEMs). The guide provides a practical roadmap for effectively planning and implementing performance improvements in existing buildings.
This primer explains how schools can use ESPC to save money by improving energy efficiency and reducing operating costs while increasing occupant comfort and productivity. It provides K-12 faculty, school boards, and building managers with an introduction to ESPC benefits, guidance for getting started, and resources to support the ESPC implementation process.
