Results from the hourly simulation model also indicate that night setbacks controlled by the energy management system were not implemented. Significant gas and water reductions were evident as a result of the measures both with and without education. The high turn over in these units indicates the need for an annual education program in order to maximize the impact of any education program and ensure the persistence of any effect that it may have. Provides information on the use of the new incentives resulting from the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987. This guidebook explains what the incentives are and defines how to do them in accordance with the regulations governing HUD's Performance Funding System.
Appendices contain useful forms and sample documents.
Shirley J. Hansen, Ph. Detailed guidelines are provided for both writing and evaluating performance contracts. A number of case studies are used to illustrate the key elements of a wide variety of successfully implemented performance contract projects. Provides state of the art facts about the performance contracting process. Also addressed are the globalizations of energy service companies, expansion of performance contracting into non-energy arenas, and the impact of utility deregulation on the industry.