The market for sensors and controls in residential comfort control applications is broad and disjointed across the construction, HVAC, and...
August 31, 2017
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Lead Performer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Richland, WA
DOE Total Funding: $100,000
Project Term: October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2017
Funding Opportunity: Lab Award
Project Objective
The market for sensors and controls in residential comfort control applications is broad and disjointed across the construction, HVAC, and consumer electronics industries. This project conducted literature review and industry engagement to characterize the state of the market for advanced control applications in the commissioning, maintenance, and operation of residential comfort control equipment.
Project Impact
Roughly 43% of residential energy consumption—or 9.5 Quads—goes to space heating and cooling. Advanced controls can save up to 50% of this energy consumption. Assuming only 30% energy savings and a penetration rate for advanced HVAC controls of 50% by 2030, the resulting energy savings would equal nearly 1.4 Quads.
Contacts
DOE Technology Manager: Eric Werling
Principle Investigator: Cheryn Metzger, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory