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Residential Housing Renewable Energy Savings Calculator, Eric J. Robinson
Residential Housing Renewable Energy Savings Calculator, Eric J. Robinson
Honors Thesis
Frequently renewable energy investment has been thwarted by principal-agent disconnects. Chief among these is the disconnect in the rental market between tenants and landlords; whereby, the tenant may desire to invest in renewable energy sources but has no means to. An additional disconnect occurs between homeowners and their utilities providers. This study seeks to explore the disconnect between tenants and landlords and better align their motivations through intelligent contract design for sustainable investment. If renewable energy is proven profitable as a long-term investment, landlords will be more apt to invest and collect an energy/utility fee included in the cost of …
Solar Power In Architecture, Meagan Leeth
Solar Power In Architecture, Meagan Leeth
Architecture Undergraduate Honors Theses
This paper investigates the barriers and solutions to the use of solar power in architecture. It examines the emergence of solar power and its history. It looks into social, political, economic, and design issues surrounding solar panels in architecture.