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Publication | June 30, 2022 by Andrea Cherney

City of Madison Microgrid Feasibility Analysis: Engineering Operations and Streets West

Slipstream recently completed feasibility studies on existing sites in two Wisconsin cities, Madison and Sun Prairie. Each city had its own reasons for exploring how a microgrid might help it meet its climate and resiliency goals. More
Tool | April 26, 2022 by

Lighting and HVAC Integrated Controls Savings Estimator

Describe the characteristics of your commercial building to estimate the potential savings you can achieve with integrated controls.  LAUNCH THE ESTIMATOR More
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Publication | December 31, 2021 by

MECA Air Source Variable Refrigerant Flow Field Study

In a field study for Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA), we monitored VRF systems at two hotels—both located in Michigan's notoriously frigid climate. At each site, we collected data on energy usage, space temperatures, and VRF supply temperatures for at least 12 months to ensure that we captured seasonal performance. More
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Publication | December 23, 2021 by

Installed Performance of Heat Pump Water Heaters in a Cold Climate

Slipstream recently conducted a robust monitoring study on heat pump water heaters for MECA, in which we studied the latest generation of HPWHs in the cold climate of the upper Midwest. The project included a field study of HPWH performance in nine homes in rural or village settings. More
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Publication | December 10, 2021 by

Reimagining HVAC for New Manufactured Housing: Energy Modeling and Cost Effectiveness Report

This report supports a DOE Advanced Building Construction project focused on improving the energy efficiency of new manufactured homes through innovations related to space heating and cooling. More