| Authors: |
Brad Acker, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, C. Otto |
| Published: |
March 19, 2010 |
| Links: |
Pre-print pdf |
| Background: |
The intent of this report is to provide a synopsis of the existing status of building commissioning knowledge, resources, expertise, and business volume in Idaho (Phase 1), provide some specific details about the energy impacts of commissioning (Phase 2), and to provide the foundational information for use with future educational opportunities for those seeking to know more about the purpose and value of commissioning (Phase 3). This work was broken into three phases. To complete Phase 1, we developed and conducted a web-based survey of building industry professionals working in Idaho including architects, engineers, commissioning agents, building owners, and contractors. These results will be discussed in detail in Section 2. To complete Phase 2 of this project, we conducted walkthroughs of several buildings that received commissioning services and several that did not receive commissioning services and determined the energy savings due to commissioning and energy savings potential that might be captured with commissioning services. Furthermore, energy savings due to additional commissioning services will also be addressed. These results will be discussed in Section 3. Phase 3 of this project will occur after this report has been published and will use the data herein to educate targeted groups identified as being pivotal to the advancement of commissioning in Idaho. |
