Applying Radical Building Efficiencies Through Deep Energy Retrofit and Zero Energy Ready Homes to Rebuild After Hurricane Florence

Abstract

Presents existing methodologies and third-party financing options from technology, and viable methods to supplement the lack of Congressional funding the $3.6 billion to fix damaged structures in NC from Hurricane Florence in September 2018; currently underused by the U.S. Marine Corps. Core idea of resource stewardship and critical concepts of Deep Energy Retrofits (DER), holistic systems design methodologies, and unique structural additions to Energy Service Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and comprehensive use of third-party financing already used across the US Government. Recommend augmenting working groups developing plans and deliberate use of efficiency measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2019
Accession Number
AD1177317

Entities

People

  • James S. Mclean

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Climate Change
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Transfer
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • National Security
  • Renewable Energy
  • Storm Surges
  • United States

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design