College - Author 1

College of Science and Mathematics

Department - Author 1

Physics Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BA in Physics

Date

3-2018

Primary Advisor

Peter Schwartz, College of Science and Mathematics, Physics Department

Abstract/Summary

In the modern era, many people choose to rent homes instead of purchasing a home. College towns have an even more disproportionate number of renters when compared to other cities. The majority of rental properties are much less energy efficient than their owner-occupied counterparts. This project analyzes the energy efficiency issues of rental properties in San Luis Obispo and examines potential ways to remedy these issues. In order to analyze these issues, the guiding principles of building science are first discussed, followed by case studies of rental properties in San Luis Obispo. These case studies examine multiple rental properties and their shortcomings in meeting modern efficiency standards. After discussing potential remedies to these problems there is an examination of possible policies provided that could help to pay for such upgrades.

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