Hashem Akbari

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2005

Levinson, Ronnen M, Paul H Berdahl, and Hashem Akbari. "Solar spectral optical properties of pigments—Part I: model for deriving scattering and absorption coefficients from transmittance and reflectance measurements." Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 89.4 (2005) 319–349.

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Akbari, Hashem, and Steven J Konopacki. "Calculating energy-saving potentials of heat-island reduction strategies." Energy Policy 33.6 (2005) 721–756.

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2010

Levinson, Ronnen M, Hashem Akbari, and Paul H Berdahl. "Measuring solar reflectance—Part I: Defining a metric that accurately predicts solar heat gain." Solar Energy 84.9 (2010) 1717–1744.

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Levinson, Ronnen M, Hashem Akbari, and Paul H Berdahl. "Measuring solar reflectance—Part II: Review of practical methods." Solar Energy 84.9 (2010) 1745–1759.

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1988

Akbari, Hashem, Mashuri Warren, Anibal T De Almeida, Deborah J Connell, and Jeffrey P Harris. "Use of energy management systems for performance monitoring of industrial load-shaping measures." Energy 13 (1988) 253–263.

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1995

Akbari, Hashem, and Osman Sezgen. "Performance evaluation of thermal energy storage systems." Energy and Buildings 22 (1995) 15–24.

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Akbari, Hashem. "Validation of an algorithm to disaggregate whole-building hourly electrical load into end uses." Energy 20 (1995) 1291–1301.

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2008

Akbari, Hashem, Surabi Menon, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. Equivalent CO₂ avoided by reflective roofs and pavements in California. 2008.

Akbari, Hashem, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. White roofs cool the world, directly offset CO₂ and delay global warming. 2008.

2009

Akbari, Hashem. "Hashem Akbari speaks to BBC Radio World Service about global cooling." BBC. 2009. Television.

Akbari, Hashem, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. "Cool roofs could save money, save planet." KGO-TV (abc7news). 2009. Television.

2007

Akbari, Hashem, Surabi Menon, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. "Global cooling: effect of urban albedo on global temperature." 2nd PALENC and 28th AIVC Conference. Crete, 2007. 1–5.

2003

Akbari, Hashem, and Steven J Konopacki. Streamlined energy-savings calculations for heat-island reduction strategies. 2003.

Akbari, Hashem, and Essam Omar Assem. "Energy efficiency for fueling the world." Proceedings of the Energy Conservation in Buildings Workshop 2003.

1997

Akbari, Hashem, and Arthur H Rosenfeld. "Cool buildings and cool communities." Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Buildings and the Environment 1997: 301–308.

Bretz, Sarah E, and Hashem Akbari. "Long-term performance of high-albedo roof coatings." Energy and Buildings 25.2 (1997) 159–167.

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Akbari, Hashem, Sarah E Bretz, Dan M Kurn, and James W Hanford. "Peak power and cooling energy savings of high-albedo roofs." Energy and Buildings 25 (1997) 117–126.

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Rosenfeld, Arthur H, Joseph J Romm, Hashem Akbari, and Alan C Lloyd. "Painting the Town White—and Green." MIT Technology Review 100.2 (1997) 52–59.

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2004

Akbari, Hashem, and Steven J Konopacki. "Energy effects of heat-island reduction strategies in Toronto, Canada." Energy 29.2 (2004) 191–210.

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1998

Akbari, Hashem, Steven J Konopacki, Danny S Parker, Bruce A Wilcox, Charles N Eley, and Martha G VanGeem. "Calculations in support of SSP 90.1 for reflective roofs." ASHRAE Transactions 104.1A (1998) 984–995.

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Akbari, Hashem, Lisa M Gartland, and Steven J Konopacki. "Measured energy savings of light-colored roofs: results from three California demonstration sites." 1998 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings 1998: 1–13.

Akbari, Hashem. "Introduction, energy savings of reflective roofs." ASHRAE Technical Data Bulletin 14 (1998).

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1999

Akbari, Hashem, Steven J Konopacki, and Melvin Pomerantz. "Cooling energy savings potential of reflective roofs for residential and commercial buildings in the United States." Energy - The International Journal 25 (1999) 391–407.

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1992

Akbari, Hashem, Susan Davis, Sofia Dorsano, Yu Joe Huang, and Steven Winnett. Cooling Our Communities: A Guidebook on Tree Planting and Light-Colored Surfacing. United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1992.

2001

Akbari, Hashem, Melvin Pomerantz, and Haider Taha. "Cool surfaces and shade trees to reduce energy use and improve air quality in urban areas." Solar Energy 70 (2001) 295–310.

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