Publication | September 27, 2022 by Scott Hackel and Scott Schuetter
The Present and Future of Decarbonizing through Electrification in Commercial Buildings in the Midwest
The U.S. building industry is not on track to decarbonize fast enough to avoid dangerous levels of climate change. This paper describes five typologies that deserve strong consideration for action on near-term electrification of heating in the Midwest. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Maddie Koolbeck and Lee Shaver and Jeannette LeZaks
Weathering the Storm: Microgrid feasibility studies for municipal applications
This paper includes lessons learned about most applicable tools and best methodologies and processes when assessing microgrid feasibility. Presented at the 2022 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Dan Streit and Jeannette LeZaks
Energy Efficiency is (Only) Part of the Solution
This paper shows how energy programs can offer holistic solutions for overburdened communities that save energy while equitably providing quality of life benefits. Presented at the ACEEE 2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More
Publication | September 27, 2022 by Kevin Gries and Dan Cautley and Justin Margolies
Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in the Upper Midwest
Read our field study of 9 residential heat pump water heaters installed in partially conditioned basements in Michigan’s cold climate. Presented at the ACEEE 2022 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. More
Publication | June 30, 2022 by
Sun Prairie Library Microgrid Feasibility Analysis and Community Resiliency Planning
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
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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