Specification and cost manual for energy retrofits on small commercial and multifamily buildings

This specification/cost manual was prepared as part of DOE's technical assistance to the states, utilities and other groups participating in the Commercial and Apartment Conservation Service (CACS) program. The intention is to provide a set of standardized specifications and cost information for the CACS program measures. The material was designed to be used primarily by contractors and others in preparing cost estimates at the request of CACS utilities. This information can also be used by CACS participants in preparing state plans, analyzing which measures are best-suited for their particular climates, computing paybacks, and carrying out audits. In addition, this publication may be of interest to the wider audience involved in the energy retrofit field, ranging from architects and engineers to energy auditors and building inspectors. Each specification contains several categories of information: title; description; recommendations; materials; installation; maintenance; cost information; material cost variables, installation cost variables, regional variables, and safety/hazard issues. The document is divided into six sections: building envelope and service insulation measures; HVAC measures: simple systems; HVAC measures: complex systems; lighting system measures; active solar system measures; and passive solar system measures.