Measurement Science Roadmap for Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Exhibit III.4. On-Site Energy Production MeasurementPriorityData Collection Devices to Support On-site GenerationScopeIntegration of lighting/cooling equipment/water heating/heating equipment with onsitegeneration in new and existing commercial and residential buildingsTechnology Innovation or ImprovementAddition of standard communications devices to equipment during manufacture (e.g.,smart appliances and space conditioning equipment) or retrofit of existing equipmentwould enable better integration of on-site generation systems. Data sets created fromcommunications devices would provide basic information to better understand energyuse and enable more accurate generation systems monitoring and control.Measurement Science Challenges and Potential SolutionsChallenges• Cost• Devices or products not available• Lack of standard acquisition systems,databases, and certification protocolsPotential Solutions• Low cost sensing devices• Data storage systems• Data transmission devicesStakeholders and RolesGovernment . . . . . . . . . . .National Laboratories . . .Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Private Research InstitutesStandards Organizations . .Trade Groups . . . . . . . . . . .Academia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .research fundingprovide tests and certification standardsdevelop new devices and sensorsestablish databases and communications standardsprovide testing and calibration devicesset standardsprovide database for communicationsRELATIVE IMPACTS Low HighImproves Energy EfficiencyAccelerates InnovationEnhances CompetitivenessProvides Societal BenefitsSupports a Healthy Environment***************************16 Measurement Science for Net-Zero Energy Buildings