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2024

Reports

Karion, A., Shepson, P., Merrin, Z., et al., (2024) Recommendations from Workshop on Quantifying Methane Emissions Across Natural Gas Infrastructure in Urban Environments. (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD), NIST Special Publication (SP) NIST SP 1500-22. https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.1500-22

Sun, Y., Francisco, P.F., Merrin, Z., Gilleade, K., “CFD Simulations of Small Particle Behavior with Blower-Driven Airflows in Single-Family Residential Buildings”, Indoor Air, vol. 2024, Article ID 6685891, 11 pages, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6685891

Conference Extended Abstracts

Wilson, J., Dixon, S. L., Francisco, P., Gilleade, K., Breysse, J., Sun, Y., Merrin, Z., Jacobs, D. E. (2024) Comparing Bath vs Kitchen Continuous Exhaust Ventilation on Indoor Air Contaminants in Single-Family Detached Homes using Gas Cooking. Indoor Air 2024: Proceedings of 18th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Honolulu, Hawaii.

2023

Reports

Francisco, P. W., LaFleur, J., Sun, Y., Merrin, Z., Gilleade, K., Graham, M., Wilson, J., Jacobs, D. E., & Brand, L. (2023). Energy Savings With Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Through Improved Airflow Control in Residential Retrofits (Report No. DOE/GO102023-5783). United States Department of Energy. https://doi.org/10.2172/1985923

Abebe, F., Francisco, P. W., Merrin, Z., Curtis, S., Shupe, L. A., Price, N., Hunter, M., Johnson, V., Duden, G. & Other contributors. (2023). Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework. Clean Jobs Illinois – Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program. Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. https://dceo.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dceo/ceja/documents/clean-jobs-curriculum-framework.pdf

2022

Journal Articles

Christensen, P., Francisco, P. W., Myers, E., Shao, H., & Souza, M. (2022). Energy Efficiency Can Deliver for Climate Policy: Evidence from Machine Learning-Based Targeting. Nat Bureau of Econ Res. Working paper 30467. https://doi.org/10.3386/w30467

Bongungu, J.L., Francisco, P. W., Gloss, S., & Stillwell, A. S. (2022). Estimating Residential Hot Water Consumption from Smart Electricity Meter Data. Env Res: Infrastructure and Sustainability, 2(4), 045003. https://doi.org/10.1088/2634-4505/ac8ba2

Report

Merrin, Z., & Francisco, P. W. (2022). Pilot Study for Multifamily Building Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (Report No. ORNL/TM-2022/2672). Oak Ridge National Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.2172/1897828

Book Chapter

Bond, T.C., & Merrin, Z. (2022). Appliances for Cooking, Heating, and Other Energy Services. In: Zhang, Y., Hopke, P.K., Mandin, C. (Eds), Handbook of Indoor Air Quality. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5155-5_6-1

Workshops

Francisco, P. W. (2022, May 4-6). Ducts and Soil Contaminants: Evidence from Radon Studies. ASHRAE IAQ 2020: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Approaches, Athens, Greece.

Gilleade, K., & Sun, Y. (2022, January 18-20). Using low-cost sensors to manage indoor environmental quality in low-resource residential housing. Healthy Buildings America 2021, Virtual.

Conference Papers

Sun, Y., Francisco. P. W., & Merrin, Z. (2022). Modeling Contaminant Transport from Garage to Living Space in Residential Buildings Based on Single Tracer Gas Decay Measurements. ASHRAE IAQ 2020: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Approaches Athens, Greece. https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/2_C27.pdf

Conference Extended Abstracts

Merrin, Z., Francisco, P. W., & Gloss, S. (2022). Agreement in Radon Variability Between Proximate Houses. ASHRAE IAQ 2020: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Approaches, Athens, Greece. https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/2_A6.pdf

Gloss, S., Francisco, P. W., Dixon, S., Wilson, J., Merrin, Z., Breysse, J., Sun, Y., & Su, J. (2022) Impact of Precautionary Measures on Indoor Radon Levels in Retrofit Homes. ASHRAE IAQ 2020: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance Approaches Athens, Greece. https://www.aivc.org/sites/default/files/2_A8.pdf

Sun, Y., Francisco, P.W., & Gilleade, K. (2022, January 18-20). CFD Simulations of exhaled droplet pathways in a house room with a blower door fan to reduce fan to reduce virus airborne transmissions. Healthy Buildings America 2021, Virtual.

Gilleade, K., Francisco, P. W., & Merrin, Z. (2022, January 18-20). Building Negative Pressure Rooms in Residential Households to Support COVID-19 Patients. Healthy Buildings America 2021, Virtual.

Merrin, Z., & Francisco, P. W. (2022, January 18-20). IAQ and Connectivity Before and After Multifamily Weatherization – and Field Research Pandemic Procedures. Healthy Buildings America 2021, Virtual.

Sun, Y., Rose, W. B., Lafleur, J., Merrin, Z., & Francisco, P. W. (2022, June 12-16). Systematic Airflow Management for Energy Savings and Indoor Air Quality in Residential. Indoor Air 2022: Proceedings of 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Kuopio, Finland.

Sun, Y., Gilleade, K., Francisco, P. W., Merrin, Z., Rose, W. B., & Lafleur, J. (2022, June 12-16). Comparisons of Exhaust and Supply Ventilation Strategies on Indoor Air Quality. Indoor Air 2022: 17th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Kuopio, Finland.

2021

Journal Article

Christensen, P., Francisco, P. W., Myers, E. & Souza, M. (2023, online: 2021). Decomposing the Wedge between Projected and Realized Returns in Energy Efficiency Programs. The Review of Economic and Statistics, 105(4): 798-817. https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_01087

2020

Report

Francisco, P. W., Gloss, S., Wilson, J. Sun, Y. Dixon, S.L., Merrin, Z., Breysse, J., Tohn, E., & Jacobs, D. E. (2020). Building Assessment of Radon Reduction Interventions with Energy Retrofits Expansion (The BEX Study): Final Report (Report No. ORNL/TM-2020/1769). Oak Ridge National Laboratory. https://weatherization.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ORNL-_TM-2020_1769.pdf

2019

Report

Sowers, R. B., & Francisco, P. W. (2019). DPI Workshop Summary Report.

Journal Articles

Francisco, P.W., Gloss, S., Wilson, J., Rose, W. B., Sun, Y., Dixon, S.L., Breysse, J., Tohn, E., & Jacobs, D. E. (2020, online: 2019). Radon and Moisture Impacts from Interventions Integrated with Housing Energy Retrofits. Indoor Air 30(1): 147-155, https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12616.

Merrin, Z., & Francisco, P.W. (2019). Unburned Methane Emissions from Residential Natural Gas Appliances. Environmental Science & Technology 53(9), 5473-5482. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.8b05323

2018

Journal Articles

Merrin, Z., Francisco, P.W., Bohac, D., Quinnell, J. A., & Olson, C. (2018). An evaluation of strategies to reduce transport of pollutants from garages to homes. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 24(2), 198-208. https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2017.1417664

Pigg, S., Cautley, D., & Francisco, P. W. (2018). Impacts of weatherization on indoor air quality: A field study of 514 homes. Indoor Air, 2018 Mar, 28(2), 307-317. https://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12438

Conference Extended Abstracts

Sun, Y., Francisco, P. W., Bond, T., Verma, V., Nguyen, T. H. (2018) Temporal and spatial variability of multiple contaminants in a residence. INDOOR AIR 2018: 15th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Philadelphia, PA.

2017

Journal Articles

Francisco, P. W., Pigg, S., Cautley, D., Rose, W. B., Jacobs, D. E., & Cali, S. (2017). Carbon monoxide measurements in homes. Science and Technology for the Built Environment, 24(2), 118-123. https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2017.1372806

Francisco, P.W., Jacobs, D. E., Tragos, L. Dixon, S.L., Breysse, J., Rose, W. B., & Cali, S. (2017, online: 2016). Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality, and Health in Homes Undergoing Weatherization. Indoor Air 27(2), 463-477. http://doi.org/10.1111/ina.12325

Report

Merrin, Z., Bohac, D., Quinnell, J. A., & Olson, C. (2017). Transport of Contaminants from Garages Attached or Integral to Low-Rise Residential Buildings (Report No. D-RP-1450). ASHRAE. https://www.techstreet.com/standards/rp-1450-transport-of-contaminants-from-garages-attached-or-integral-to-low-rise-residential-buildings?product_id=1990679

Magazine Articles

Rose, W. B. (2017, February 3). Bill Rose’s Building Science To-Do List: Rose invites young building scientists to investigate six topics. Green Building Advisor. http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/articles/dept/musings/bill-rose-s-building-science-do-list

Francisco, P.W., Jacobs, D. E., Rose, W. B., & Cali, S. (2017, May). Mechanical Ventilation’s Impact on IAQ. ASHRAE Journal 59(5), 96-97. https://search.proquest.com/openview/6eb323d349d9acb18949c847149058e4/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=41118

2016

Conference Papers

Walker, I., Sherman, M., & Francisco, P. W. (2016). Duct Leakage Repeatability Testing. Proceedings of the Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII Conference, Clearwater, FL. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/duct-leakage-repeatability-testing?product_id=1941293

Lubliner, M., Francisco, P. W., Martin, E., Walker, I., Less, B., Vieira, R., Kunkle, R. & Merrin, Z. (2016). Practical Applications and Case Study of Temperature Smart Ventilation Controls. Proceedings of the Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII Conference, Clearwater, FL. https://www.techstreet.com/standards/practical-applications-and-case-study-of-temperature-based-smart-ventilation-controls?product_id=1940087

Rose, W. B., & Gloss, S. (2016). Characterizing Indoor Humidity for Comparison Studies: the Moisture Balance Approach. Proceedings of the Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings XIII Conference, Clearwater, FL. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/characterizing-indoor-humidity-for-comparison-studies-the-moisture-balance-approach?product_id=1940161 (presentation)

Francisco, P.W., Brand, L., Cautley, D., Singer, B., & Gloss, S. (2016). The latest developments in residential combustion safety testing. Proceedings of the ASHRAE IAQ 2016: Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices, Alexandria, VA. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/the-latest-developments-in-residential-combustion-safety-testing?product_id=1928365

Francisco, P. W., Pigg, S., Cautley, D., Rose, W. B., Jacobs, D., & Cali, S. (2016). Carbon Monoxide Measurements in Homes. Proceedings of the ASHRAE IAQ 2016: Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices, Alexandria, VA. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/carbon-monoxide-measurements-in-homes?product_id=1928358

Merrin, Z., Francisco, P. W., Bohac, D., Quinnell, J. A., & Olson, C. (2016). Attached Garages: IAQ Implications and Solutions. Proceedings of the ASHRAE IAQ 2016: Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices, Alexandria, VA. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/attached-garages-iaq-implications-and-solutions?product_id=1928346

Lubliner, M., Francisco, P. W., Martin, E., Walker, I., Less, B., Vieira, R., Kunkle, R. & Merrin, Z. (2016). Practical Applications and Case Study of Temperature Smart Ventilation Controls. Proceedings of the ASHRAE IAQ 2016: Defining Indoor Air Quality: Policy, Standards and Best Practices, Alexandria, VA. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/practical-applications-and-case-study-of-temperature-based-smart-ventilation-controls?product_id=1928349

Conference Extended Abstracts

Merrin, Z., Francisco, P. W., Bond, T. C., Lam, N. L., Thompson, R., & Weyant, C. (2016). Air Quality Implications of Heating with Wood Stoves. Indoor Air 2016: Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/Papers/Paper989.pdf

Merrin, Z., Francisco, P. W., & Gloss, S. Residential Natural Gas Emissions from Pipe Leaks and Heating Appliances. Indoor Air 2016: Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/Papers/Paper987.pdf

Magazine Article

Francisco, P. W., & Sherman, M. H. (2016). Addressing Residential. ASHRAE Journal, 58(5), 84-86. https://search.proquest.com/openview/e33d4008c095c42ba7820f882dadc165/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=41118

2015

Reports

Brand, L., Cautley, D., Bohac, D., Francisco P. W., Shen, L, & Gloss, S. (2015). Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol Field Study (Report No. DOE/GO-102015-4806). United States Department of Energy Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit and NorthernSTAR (Subcontract KNDJ-0-40346-05). https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1233566

Francisco, P. W., Merrin, Z., & Gloss, S. (2015). Development of Test Methodology and Initial Pilot Field Testing for Residential Methane Emissions Quantification. Environmental Defense Fund.

Francisco, P. W., Jacobs, D. E., Targos, L., Dixon, S. L., Breysse, J., Rose, W. B., Dawson, H., Nall, S., Phillips, D., & Cali, S. (2016). Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality and Health Outcomes in Home Weatherization. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (Grant Number ILLHH0230-10).

Rose, W. B., Francisco, P. W. & Merrin, Z. (2015). Low Cost Radon Reduction Pilot Study. U.S. Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory Building America, Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (subcontract KNDJ-0-40346-04). https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/low-cost-radon-reduction-pilot-study.pdf

Conference Papers

Rose, W. B., Gloss, S., Francisco, P. W., Merrin, Z. Cali, S. & Jacobs, D. E. (2015) Weatherization Ventilation Strategy as a Factor in Indoor Humidity. Proceedings of Healthy Buildings America, Boulder, CO. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/Proceedings_HB2015-America.pdf#page=279

Rose, W. B., Merrin, Z. Francisco, P. W., & Gloss, S. (2015). Low Cost Radon Reduction Pilot Study: Air-tightening at Foundation-house Interface as a Means of Radon Reduction in Living Space. Proceedings of Healthy Buildings America, Boulder CO. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/Proceedings_HB2015-America.pdf#page=536

2014

Report

Pigg, S., Cautley, D., Francisco, P. W., Hawkins, B, & Brennan, T. (2014) Weatherization and Indoor Air Quality: Measured Impacts in Single-family Homes under the Weatherization Assistance Program (Report No. ORNL/TM-2014/170). United States Department of Energy (Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725). https://weatherization.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/pdf/WAPRetroEvalFinalReports/ORNL_TM-2014_170.pdf

Conference Papers

Francisco, P. W. (2014, July). ASHRAE Standard 62.2: What’s New and Why. Proceedings of Indoor Air: 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Hong Kong. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/paper/HP1098.pdf

Rose, W.B., Francisco, P. W. & Merrin, Z. (2014, July). Radon Reduction through Floor Air Sealing, Proceedings of Indoor Air 2014: 13th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Hong Kong. https://www.isiaq.org/docs/paper/HP1019.pdf

2013

Conference Papers

Francisco, P. W., Cali, S. Jacobs, D. E., Rose, W. B., Merrin, Z., & Targos, L. (2013). Measured Impact of Ventilation Rate Determination Strategy on IAQ Parameters. Conference proceeding ASHRAE IAQ 2013. https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/measured-impact-of-ventilation-rate-determination-strategy-on-iaq-parameters?product_id=1869509

Magazine Article

Francisco, P. W. (2013). Unvented Combustion. ASHRAE Journal 55(4), 64067