We describe a method to analyze the utility bills and weather data from multiple buildings to target and measure the effectiveness of energy efficiency opportunities. We then demonstrate the method through a case study analysis of energy use data from 14 Midwestern hospitals.

We describe a method to analyze the utility bills and weather data from multiple residences to target energy conservation retrofits. We demonstrate the method through a case study of about 300 low-income residences. After applying the method, targeted buildings were visited to determine the accuracy of the method at identifying energy efficiency opportunities. The case study shows that over 80% of the targeted buildings presented at least one of the expected problems from each type of retrofit.

We portray the cost effectiveness of zero-energy residential facilities for students on a university campus. In 2006, this analysis helped form perspectives of how zero energy buildings could be built in a cash-flow neutral way, prior to significant modern cost reductions in LED lighting technology and solar photovoltaics.

While utility programs do frequently incentivize new construction projects, they do not frequently address "new production" projects within manufacturing environments. We present a conceptual framework for claiming energy savings from productivity improvement projects and we discuss obstacles to achieving persistent energy savings.

We present a conceptual and mathematical framework for determining energy savings from productivity improvements in manufacturing.

We describe results of international technical immersion experiences through alumni surveys and interviews to assess the University of Dayton's ETHOS program's international technical immersions, classroom instruction, course resources, course facilitation and requirements. Recommendations for future development and assessment are considered.

We present a detailed description of the University of Dayton's ETHOS program’s educational pedagogy in relation to facilitation of student learning and provision of unique learning opportunities. Specifically, we present the ETHOS program’s methodology and approach to integrated engineering service-learning and appropriate technology education.

We present the conceptual design of a zero energy campus residence for the University of Dayton. This conceptual design was eventually designed, received market bids, but construction was cancelled by the university. However this paper was foundational to our understanding of both zero energy and zero carbon buildings.

Stone mining, stone crushing, and related mining industries are heavily energy intense, primarily producing highway aggregates. We discuss system optimization for both energy efficiency and productivity with case studies.

We examine one student's experience in an international service-learning internship and how this experience has affected their educational objectives.

We describe the Lean Energy Analysis (LEA) methodology and how energy use can be statistically related to outdoor air temperature and production. LEA models can be used to predict energy use for energy budgeting, measure savings, determine cost structures, and diagnostic purposes.

This paper presents a methodology, called Lean Energy Analysis (LEA), which provides a practical way of considering and analyzing a manufacturing plant's energy use as guide to understand its theoretical minimum energy use.