April 15, 2020
Critical Material Supply Chain Analysis: Magnetocalorics
This report provides insights into the market, regulatory, technology, and cost drivers that most impact the adoption of MCR systems in the U.S.
March 26, 2020
Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Water Heating; Appliances; and Refrigeration
This report focuses on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); water heating; appliances; and refrigeration.
February 14, 2020
Refrigerants: Market Trends and Supply Chain Assessment, February 2020
This report assessed the current state of existing and low-GWP refrigerants for major end-use applications and incorporates a market overview.
December 21, 2017
Energy Savings Potential and RD&D Opportunities for Commercial Building HVAC Systems
BTO commissioned this characterization and technology assessment of HVAC systems for commercial buildings.
November 28, 2017
R&D Opportunities for Membranes and Separation Technologies in Building Applications
This report recommends innovative membrane and separation technologies that can assist the Building Technologies Office in achieving its 2030 goal.
September 11, 2017
Benefit-Cost Evaluation of U.S. Department of Energy Investment in HVAC, Water Heating, and Appliance Technology
This study conducted a benefit-cost impact evaluation of the research and development activities of the Building Technologies Office on investments in
June 19, 2017
Impacts of Commercial Building Controls on Energy Savings and Peak Load Reduction
This study investigated the potential energy savings from implementation of 34 basic and advanced controls measures and eliminating common faults...
November 17, 2016
Decision Science and Market Transformation Pathways: Workshop Report and Recommendations
This report is a result of the Decision Science and Market Transformation Pathways Workshop, supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Association for Psychological Science, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
September 19, 2016
Alternative Refrigerant Evaluation for High-Ambient-Temperature Environments: R-22 and R-410A Alternatives for Rooftop Air Conditioners
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) High-Ambient-Temperature Evaluation Program for Low-Global Warming Potential (Low-GWP) Refrigerants aimed to develop an understanding of the performance of low-GWP alternative refrigerants relative to hydrochlor...
July 7, 2016
The Future of Air Conditioning for Buildings Report
This report characterizes the current landscape and trends in the global air conditioning (A/C) market, including discussion of both direct and indirect climate impacts, and potential global warming impacts from growing global A/C usage.