US DOE Midwest Regional Weatherization Conference

LOAD 9 - The Cold Facts: Refrigerator & Freezer Replacement

Thursday, August 17, 2006 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Refrigerator replacement has been expanding in utility and weatherization programs. Review some of the auditing approaches that are being used, including short-term metering and adjusted rated usage, and report on several studies that compared different approaches. Additional program implementation issues will address replacement policies, replacement rates, procurement, freezers as a replacement option, contracts, and proper disposal of replaced units.

By attending this session, participants will

Explore the pros and cons of different refrigerator auditing methodologies
Find out about the accuracy and decision making impacts of different approaches and how they may affect program savings and cost-effectiveness
Get practical ideas to implement in their state or agency

KEYWORDS: auditing, baseload, cost effective, diagnostic equipment, implementation, metering, program issues, rated usage, savings, utility funding

Greg Dalhof, Dalhoff Associates, LLC, Verona, WI

Thom Knoll, Community Action Bureau, Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Dept., Nazareth MI

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Baseload
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)

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