Lead Performer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Richland, WA; partner: R&B Technology Group – Sugar Land, TX
September 29, 2021
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Lead Performer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Richland, WA
Partner: R&B Technology Group – Sugar Land, TX
DOE Total Funding: $500,000
FY22 DOE Funding: $275,000
Cost Share: $125,000
Project Term: October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2023
Funding Type: Cooperative Research and Development Agreement – 2021 Lab Call
Project Objective
Studies have shown that properly managing a rooftop HVAC unit’s heating and cooling set points, setbacks, schedules, and optimal start can reduce electricity consumption in small commercial buildings by 20% to 25%. This project will develop and validate an autonomous energy management software (AEMS) system that continuously manages rooftop HVAC unit to optimize energy consumption, cost, and decarbonization benefits in small commercial buildings.
Project Impact
Widespread deployment of the AEMS system has the potential to save 2 quads of energy per year and reduce peak electricity costs by 10 to 20 percent. It will also reduce the energy burden of the small commercial buildings sector, which is currently underserved by energy-efficiency programs.
Contacts
DOE Technology Manager: Erika Gupta
Lead Performer: Srinivas Katipamula, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory