@misc{26475,
  author = {Alan K Meier and Charles A Goldman and Kathleen M Greely and Jeffrey P Harris},
  title = {Estimating Conservation Potential Using BECA Data},
  abstract = {<p>This report describes our first attempt to extrapolate the measured energy savings found in two BECA compliations to the relevant portions of the U.S. building stock. We estimate a savings potential of 0.2-0.5 Quads/year (resource) from retrofitting the existing multifamily stock, and roughly 0.2-0.3 Quads/year (resource) from upgrading thermal features in new, all-electric homes built in the next decade.&nbsp; While these estimates are based on actual <em>measured</em> results rather than a theoretical economic and engineering optimum, they do <em>assume</em>&nbsp;<em>complete saturation</em> of the relevant stock segments. Costs of conserved energy are generally well below the current prices paid for that energy. The total cost to implement these measure s is estimated to be about $30 billion for intensive retrofits of multifamily building and $44 billion to upgrade new, electrically-heated homes.</p>},
  year = {1988},
  month = {02/1988},
  address = {Berkeley},
}