DOE Seeks Feedback on Measured Building Energy Performance Data by December 30

DOE Seeks Feedback on Measured Building Energy Performance Data by December 30

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comments and information related to a measured building energy performance data taxonomy that DOE has developed for the DOE Buildings Performance Database, also currently under development.

DOE seeks comment on the following topics:

  • The overall taxonomy schema i.e. how the data fields are organized and categorized
  • Definitions of the data fields contained within this taxonomy
  • New data fields needed to accommodate existing or anticipated future data sources

This taxonomy supports DOE’s Buildings Performance Database, which is intended to provide industry and government with access to empirical data (not simulated, modeled, or forecasted) on the actual energy performance of commercial and residential buildings to support data-driven decision making. Financial institutions, building owners and engineers, utility companies, and government agencies can all benefit from this tool.

Please refer to the full RFI for instructions to submit comments. Comments must be received by December 30, 2011.

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