Energy and Buildings
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Integrated Systems Retrofits: A Strategy for Optimizing Building Energy Use
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Approximately 40 percent of all carbon emissions in the U.S. are produced by buildings, with most coming from commercial and residential buildings. These buildings are significant contributors to total electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Retrofit projects provide opportunities for existing buildings to correct their negative environmental…
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Raise the Roof: Comparing Cost Savings from Efficient Roof Upgrades
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers compare the 50-year net savings for white and “green” (vegetated) roofs, which are displacing conventional black roofs in the US building sector.