Department or Program
Environmental Studies
Abstract
With the serious threats of climate change due to rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations, methods must be found to decrease fossil fuel emissions. In the United States, the building sector consumes more energy than any other industry, with residential buildings making a substantial contribution to this consumption. Increasing residential energy efficiency through insulation, ventilation and space heating retrofits will not only assist homeowners by reducing utility bills, but will also play a significant role in decreasing fossil fuel consumption. A 3-unit residential building located in Lewiston, ME is used as a model to understand heating demand in typical of the local housing stock. Retrofit recommendations, based both on energy efficiency and economic feasibility, for this home are presented and broadened to apply to the larger Lewiston community.
Level of Access
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First Advisor
John Smedley
Date of Graduation
Spring 5-2015
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Recommended Citation
Paladin, Kate B., "Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Recommendations for a Case Study in Lewiston, ME" (2015). Standard Theses. 65.
https://scarab.bates.edu/envr_studies_theses/65
Number of Pages
54
Components of Thesis
1 pdf file
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