Full Title: Maryland Residential Energy Code Field Study: Baseline Report
Author(s): R. Bartlett, J. Hathaway, M. Halverson, Y. Xie, V. Mendon, M. Zhao,
Publisher(s): U.S Department of Energy
Publication Date: September 1, 2016
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Description (excerpt):
A research project in the state of Maryland investigated energy code-related aspects of residential single-family new construction. The study was initiated in January 2015 and continued through July 2015. During this period, research teams visited 207 homes during various stages of construction, resulting in a substantial data set based on observations made directly in the field. Analysis of the data has led to a better understanding of the energy features present in homes, and indicates over $1.5 million in potential savings to Maryland homeowners that could result from increased code compliance. Public and private entities within the state can use this information to justify and catalyze future investments in energy code training and related energy-efficiency programs.