Abstract
The effects of using “Resource Impact Factors” (RIFs) in the determination of an optimal energy conservation performance standard for buildings are assessed. RIFs may be generally defined as indices constructed to reflect the full social costs of using various energy types. The major elements which RIFs should take into account are discussed as well as the appropriate method of formulating them. A cost minimization model for determining the optimal standard is used in conjunction with a range of RIF values so that a comparison can be made between a standard that is optimal from the private point of view (without RIFs) and one that is optimal from the social point of view (with RIFs). The comparison is made in terms of the amount of energy saved by each standard in climates of differing severity.
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