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Sheila Hayter

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Sheila Hayter is a member of the Energy Management and Federal Markets Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis and Applications Center.

Senior Engineer II
On staff since May 1992
Phone number: 303-384-7519
E-mail: sheila_hayter@nrel.gov

Areas of expertise

  • Analyzing building energy performance
  • Advocating sustainable building design practices
  • Designing high-performance buildings
  • Sustainable building design

Primary research interests

  • Sustainable new construction
  • Implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
  • Assessing the potential for energy efficiency and renewable energy (EERE) technologies for federal facilities
  • Developing strategic plans to incorporate EERE technologies
  • Sustainability strategies for federal agencies

Education and background training

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado

Prior work experience

  • Lead Mechanical Engineer, ZBA Engineers/Architects, (1990-1992)

Other affiliations

  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Selected publications

Hayter, S. J. (2006). Marian E. Koshland Integrated Natural Science Center. Heating/Piping/Air Conditioning HPAC Engineering. Vol. 78(5), May 2006; pp. 51-60; NREL Report No. JA-710-39765.

Pless, S.; Deru, M.; Torcellini, P.; Hayter, S. (2005). Procedure for Measuring and Reporting the Performance of Photovoltaic Systems in Buildings. 61 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-550-38603.

Hayter, S. J. (2004). Energy and Money Savings Without Increasing Time, Costs. Building for the Future: A Supplement to ASHRAE Journal. Vol. 46(9), September 2004; pp. S48-S50; NREL Report No. JA-710-36661.

Eastment, M.; Hayter, S.; Nahan, R.; Stafford, B.; Warner, C.; Hancock, E.; Howard, R. (2004). Solar Decathlon 2002: The Event in Review. 141 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-520-33151; DOE/GO-102004-1845.

Lindsey, G.; Todd, J. A.; Hayter, S. J. (2003). Handbook for Planning and Conducting Charrettes for High-Performance Projects. 204 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-710-33425.

Full list of Sheila Hayter publications (NREL)