Global Cooling Efficiency Program

2020

Dreyfus, G, N. Borgford-Parnell, J. Christensen, D.W. Fahey, B. Motherway, T. Peters, R. Picolotti, Nihar Shah, Y. Xu, M. Molina et al. Assessment of Climate and Development Benefits of Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling., 2020.

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Purohit, Pallav, Lena Höglund-Isaksson, John Dulac, Nihar Shah, Max Wei, Peter Rafaj, and Wolfgang Schöpp. "Electricity savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions from global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 20, no. 19 (2020): 11305-11327.

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Karali, Nihan, Chao Ding, Won Young Park, Nihar Shah, and Jiang Lin. Energy-Efficiency Improvement Potential of Multi-split Air Conditioning Systems in China., 2020.

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Karali, Nihan, Nihar Shah, Won Young Park, Nina Khanna, Chao Ding, Jiang Lin, and Nan Zhou. "Improving the energy efficiency of room air conditioners in China: Costs and benefits." Applied Energy 258 (2020): 114023.

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Shah, Nihar, EE Task Force, and UNEP TEAP. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Volume 2 Decision XXXI/7 - Continued Provision of Information on Energy-Efficient and Low Global Warming Potential Technologies In UNEP Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Pane. United Nations Environment Programme, 2020.

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2019

Shah, Nihar, Max Wei, Virginie E. Letschert, and Amol A. Phadke. Benefits of Energy Efficient and Low-Global Warming Potential Refrigerant Cooling Equipment., 2019.

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Park, Won Young, Nihar Shah, Chao Ding, and Yi Qu. Challenges and Recommended Policies for Simultaneous Global Implementation of Low-GWP Refrigerants and High Efficiency in Room Air Conditioners. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2019.

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Park, Won Young, Nihar Shah, and Amol A. Phadke. "Enabling access to household refrigeration services through cost reductions from energy efficiency improvements." Energy Efficiency (2019).

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Khanna, Nina, Chao Ding, Won Young Park, Nihar Shah, and Jiang Lin. Market Assessment of Multi-split Air Conditioning Systems in the Chinese and Global Market., 2019.

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Park, Won Young, Nihar Shah, Brian Holuj, Noah Horowitz, and Alex Hillbrand. Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Air Conditioners. Paris: UN Environment, 2019.

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Shah, Nihar, EE Task Force, and UNEP TEAP. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Volume 3: Decision XXX/5 Task Force Final Report on Cost and Availability of Low-GWP Technologies/Equipment that Maintain/Enhance Energy Efficiency In UNEP Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. Vol. 3. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme, 2019.

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Shah, Nihar, EE Task Force, and UNEP TEAP. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Volume 4: Decision XXX/3 Task Force Report on Cost and Availability of Low-GWP Technologies/Equipment that Maintain/Enhance Energy Efficiency (Advance Copy) In UNEP Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. Vol. 4. Nairobi, Kenya: United Nations Environment Programme, 2019.

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2018

Shah, Nihar, EE Task Force, and UNEP TEAP. Decision XXIX/10 Task Force Report on Issues Related to Energy Efficiency While Phasing Down Hydrofluorocarbons In UNEP Report of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. Vol. 5. Nairobi, Kenya: United National Environment Programme, 2018.

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Shah, Nihar, Scientific Assessment Panel, and et al.. Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2018 - Report and Executive Summary In Global Ozone Research and Monitoring Project. World Meteorological Organization, 2018.

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2017

Shah, Nihar, Stephane de la Rue du Can, Dietram Oppelt, Ana Maria Carreno, Nicole Kearney, and et al.. Accelerating the Global Adoption of Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Air Conditioners In U4E Policy Guide Series. Paris, France: UN Environment, (U4E) Economy Division Energy, Climate, and Technology Branch, 2017.
Park, Won Young, Nihar Shah, and Brian F. Gerke. Assessment of commercially available energy-efficient room air conditioners including models with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 2017.

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Shah, Nihar, Nina Khanna, Nihan Karali, Won Young Park, Yi Qu, and Nan Zhou. Opportunities for Simultaneous Efficiency Improvement and Refrigerant Transition in Air Conditioning., 2017.

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2016

Shah, Nihar, Nikit Abhyankar, Won Young Park, Amol A. Phadke, Saurabh Diddi, Deepanshu Ahuja, P.K. Mukherjee, and Archana Walia. Cost-Benefit of Improving the Efficiency of Room Air Conditioners (Inverter and Fixed Speed) in India., 2016.

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2015

Shah, Nihar, Max Wei, Virginie E. Letschert, and Amol A. Phadke. Benefits of Leapfrogging to Superefficiency and Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants in Room Air Conditioning., 2015.

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Shah, Nihar, Nikit Abhyankar, Amol A. Phadke, and Girish Ghatikar. "Considerations in Standardization for Demand Response Ready Air Conditioners in India." In India Smart Grid Week 2015. Bangalore, India, 2015.

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