Bing Liu

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Biography
Bing Liu is the Business Subsector Manager to support DOE's Building Technologies Office and Federal Energy Management Program. As a Sr. Technical Advisor Bing focuses on building decarbonization and grid-and-building intersection strategic development and implementation. Bing was a group leader at PNNL overseeing the Building Energy Research and Analysis group with 30 researchers. She was also the program manager of the Building Energy Codes Program at PNNL, leading PNNL’s research team to support the development and implementation of building energy codes in support of U.S. Department of Energy.
Bing is an internationally recognized technical expert with over 26 years of experience in building codes and standards, large scale building energy simulation, energy efficiency technology analysis, and building performance metering. Bing is a registered Professional Engineer, Fellow ASHRAE, a member of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Standard 189.1 and technical program chair of ASHRAE 2020 Annual Conference. She was the lead author of award-winning Advanced Energy Design Guide and ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer. Bing was featured as one of Top 20 Women in HVAC Industry for 2020 by Engineered System Magazine. Bing is also elected as a board member of New Building Institute and a voting member of ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Task Force.
Research Interests
- Building Code Research
- Building Performance
- Building Simulation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance
- Marketing Transformation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Rulemaking
- Strategic Technology Initiatives
- Team Building
Education and Credentials
- M.S., Thermal Energy, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, 1995
- B.S., Civil Engineering major in HVAC, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, 1992
- Registered professional mechanical engineer (PE), certified energy manger (CEM), and LEED accredited professional
PNNL Publications
2021
- Tyler M.T., D.W. Winiarski, M.I. Rosenberg, and B. Liu. 2021. Impacts of Model Building Energy Codes - Interim Update. PNNL-31437. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Impacts of Model Building Energy Codes - Interim Update
2020
- Sun Y., W. Hao, Y. Chen, and B. Liu. 2020. "Data-Driven Occupant-Behavior Analytics for Residential Buildings." Energy 206. PNNL-SA-146324. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2020.118100
2019
- Xie Y., V.V. Mendon, M.A. Halverson, R. Bartlett, J.E. Hathaway, Y. Chen, and M.I. Rosenberg, et al. 2019. "Assessing overall building energy performance of a large population of residential single-family homes using limited field data." Journal of Building Performance Simulation 12, no. 4:480-493. PNNL-SA-127035. doi:10.1080/19401493.2018.1477833
2018
- Liu B., M.I. Rosenberg, and R.A. Athalye. 2018. "NATIONAL IMPACT OF ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1-2016." In 2018 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild, September 26-28, 2018, Chicago, IL, 45-52. Atlanta, Georgia:ASHRAE. PNNL-SA-132249.
- Liu B., R. Bartlett, D.B. Elliott, and R. Athalye. 2018. "Let the Good Times Roll - Energy Code Savings into the Future." In 2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 12-17, 2018, Pacific Grove, CA. Washington, District Of Columbia:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-132965.
- Xie Y., V.V. Mendon, M.A. Halverson, R. Bartlett, J.E. Hathaway, Y. Chen, and M.I. Rosenberg, et al. 2018. "Assessing Overall Building Energy Performance of a Large Population of Residential Single-Family Homes Using Limited Field Data." Journal of Building Performance Simulation 12, no. 4:480-493. PNNL-SA-131346. doi:10.1080/19401493.2018.1477833
2017
- Athalye R.A., Y. Chen, J. Zhang, B. Liu, M. Frankel, and M. Lyles. 2017. City Reach Code Technical Support Document. PNNL-26824. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. City Reach Code Technical Support Document
- Eley C., S. Gupta, P. Torcellini, J. Mchugh, B. Liu, C. Higgins, and J. Iplikci, et al. 2017. "A Conversation on Zero Net Energy Buildings." ASHRAE Journal 59, no. 6:38 - 49. PNNL-SA-128289.
- Goel S., M.I. Rosenberg, B. Liu, and C. Eley. 2017. "STREAMLINING CODE COMPLIANCE THROUGH A FIXED BASELINE APPROACH AND AUTOMATED BASELINE MODEL GENERATION." In Building Simulation 2017, August 7-9, 2017, San Francisco, California. Las Cruces, New Mexico:International Building Performance Simulation Association. PNNL-SA-122947.
2016
- Athalye R.A., D. Sivaraman, D.B. Elliott, B. Liu, and R. Bartlett. 2016. Impacts of Model Building Energy Codes. PNNL-25611 Rev. 1. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Impacts of Model Building Energy Codes
- Erbe D., R. Lord, L. Sciarra, E.E. Richman, M.I. Rosenberg, R.A. Athalye, and B. Liu, et al. 2016. "A Conversation on Standard 90.1-2016." ASHRAE Journal 58, no. 12:34-38. PNNL-SA-122757.
2015
- Liu B., and R.A. Athalye. 2015. "Through the Past Decade: How Advanced Energy Design Guides have influenced the Design Industry." ASHRAE Transactions 121, no. 2:Paper No. AT-15-C003. PNNL-SA-107752.
2013
- Athalye R.A., Y. Xie, B. Liu, and M.I. Rosenberg. 2013. Analysis of Daylighting Requirements within ASHRAE Standard 90.1. PNNL-22698. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Analysis of Daylighting Requirements within ASHRAE Standard 90.1
- Zhang J., R.A. Athalye, R. Hart, M.I. Rosenberg, Y. Xie, S. Goel, and V.V. Mendon, et al. 2013. Energy and Energy Cost Savings Analysis of the IECC for Commercial Buildings. PNNL-22760. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Energy and Energy Cost Savings Analysis of the IECC for Commercial Buildings
2012
- Athalye R.A., Y. Xie, B. Liu, and M.C. Baechler. 2012. "A Case Study: Using Integrated Approach to Design a Net-Zero Bank Branch." ASHRAE Transactions 118, no. 1:183-190. PNNL-SA-85026.
- Wang W., J. Zhang, D. Moser, G. Liu, R.A. Athalye, and B. Liu. 2012. "Energy and Cost Savings of Retro-Commissioning and Retrofit Measures for Large Office Buildings." In Fifth National Conference of IBPSA-USA (SimBuild 2012), August 1-3, 2012, Madison, Wisconsin. New York, New York:International Building Performance Simulation Association. PNNL-SA-88237.
- Xie Y., B. Liu, R.A. Athalye, M.C. Baechler, and G. Sullivan. 2012. "Measuring and Understanding the Energy Use Signatures of a Bank Building." In ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 12-17, 2012, Pacific Grove, California, 9-317 - 9-328. Washington Dc:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-86106.
2011
- Halverson M.A., B. Liu, E.E. Richman, and D.W. Winiarski. 2011. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Final Determination Quantitative Analysis. PNNL-20456. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Final Determination Quantitative Analysis
- Halverson M.A., B. Liu, E.E. Richman, and D.W. Winiarski. 2011. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Final Qualitative Determination. PNNL-20457. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Final Qualitative Determination
- Halverson M.A., M.I. Rosenberg, and B. Liu. 2011. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 Final Determination Quantitative Analysis. PNNL-20882. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 Final Determination Quantitative Analysis
- Halverson M.A., M.I. Rosenberg, J.L. Williamson, E.E. Richman, and B. Liu. 2011. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 Final Qualitative Determination. PNNL-20883. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 Final Qualitative Determination
- Liu G., B. Liu, J. Zhang, W. Wang, R.A. Athalye, D. Moser, and E. Crowe, et al. 2011. Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide Retail Buildings. PNNL-20814. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide Retail Buildings
- Liu G., B. Liu, W. Wang, J. Zhang, R.A. Athalye, D. Moser, and E. Crowe, et al. 2011. Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide Office Buildings. PNNL-20761. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide Office Buildings
- Thornton B.A., M.I. Rosenberg, E.E. Richman, W. Wang, Y. Xie, J. Zhang, and H. Cho, et al. 2011. Achieving the 30% Goal: Energy and Cost Savings Analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010. PNNL-20405. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Achieving the 30% Goal: Energy and Cost Savings Analysis of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
- Wang W., J. Zhang, W. Jiang, and B. Liu. 2011. "Energy Performance Comparison of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems for Multi-Family Residential Buildings." HVAC & R Research 17, no. 3:309-322. PNNL-SA-72653.
- Zhang J., D.W. Schrock, A. Livchak, and B. Liu. 2011. "Energy Savings for Quick Service Restaurants." ASHRAE Journal 53, no. 3:36 - 41. PNNL-SA-78546.
2010
- Cho H., B. Liu, and K. Gowri. 2010. Energy Saving Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Vestibule Requirements: Modeling of Air Infiltration through Door Openings. PNNL-20026. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Energy Saving Impact of ASHRAE 90.1 Vestibule Requirements: Modeling of Air Infiltration through Door Openings
- Halverson M.A., B. Liu, and M.I. Rosenberg. 2010. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 Preliminary Determination Quantitative Analysis. PNNL-20460. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 Preliminary Determination Quantitative Analysis
- Halverson M.A., B. Liu, E.E. Richman, and D.W. Winiarski. 2010. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Preliminary Qualitative Determination. PNNL-19791. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Preliminary Qualitative Determination
- Halverson M.A., J.L. Williamson, B. Liu, M.I. Rosenberg, and E.E. Richman. 2010. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 Preliminary Qualitative Determination. PNNL-20458. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 Preliminary Qualitative Determination
- Jiang W., K. Gowri, B.A. Thornton, and B. Liu. 2010. "Energy Efficiency Opportunities in Highway Lodging Buildings: Development of 50% Energy Savings Design Technology Packages." In 2010 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Washington, District Of Columbia:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-71079.
- Placet M., S. Katipamula, B. Liu, J.A. Dirks, Y. Xie, G. Sullivan, and J. Walent, et al. 2010. "Energy End-Use Patterns in Full-Service Hotels: A Case Study." In 2010 ACEEE SUMMER STUDY ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS, 3-310 - 3-324. Washington, District Of Columbia:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-72895.
- Thornton B.A., W. Wang, Y. Huang, M.D. Lane, and B. Liu. 2010. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings for Small Office Buildings. PNNL-19341. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings for Small Office Buildings
- Zhang J., D.W. Schrock, D.R. Fisher, A. Livchak, D.A. Zabrowski, R.A. Athalye, and B. Liu. 2010. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings for Quick-Service Restaurants. PNNL-19809. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings for Quick-Service Restaurants
2009
- Jiang W., K. Gowri, M.D. Lane, B.A. Thornton, M.I. Rosenberg, and B. Liu. 2009. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings Design Technology Packages for Highway Lodging Buildings. PNNL-18773. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings Design Technology Packages for Highway Lodging Buildings
- Shui B., M. Evans, H. Lin, W. Jiang, B. Liu, B. Song, and S. Somasundaram. 2009. Country Report on Building Energy Codes in China. PNNL-17909. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Country Report on Building Energy Codes in China
- Thornton B.A., W. Wang, M.D. Lane, M.I. Rosenberg, and B. Liu. 2009. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings Design Technology Packages for Medium Office Buildings. PNNL-19004. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings Design Technology Packages for Medium Office Buildings
2008
- Jiang W., B. Liu, J. Snell, and D. Helmes. 2008. "Calibration and Collaboration: Important Tools to Design high-Performance Affordable Buildings." In Scaling Up: Building Tomorrow's Solutions: Proceedings from the 2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, 3-169 - 3-180. Washington, District Of Columbia:American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. PNNL-SA-59688.
- Jiang W., R.E. Jarnagin, K. Gowri, M. McBride, and B. Liu. 2008. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Highway Lodging Buildings. PNNL-17875. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Highway Lodging Buildings
2007
- Liu B., R.E. Jarnagin, W. Jiang, and K. Gowri. 2007. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouse and Self-Storage Buildings. PNNL-17056. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouse and Self-Storage Buildings
2006
- Halverson M.A., B. Liu, E.E. Richman, and D.W. Winiarski. 2006. Comparison of the Energy Efficiency Prescribed by ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 and ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. PNNL-17722. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Comparison of the Energy Efficiency Prescribed by ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 and ASHRAE/ANSI/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
- Jarnagin R.E., B. Liu, D.W. Winiarski, M.F. McBride, L. Suharli, and D. Walden. 2006. Technical Support Document: Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. PNNL-16250. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings
- Liu B., R.E. Jarnagin, D.W. Winiarski, W. Jiang, M.F. McBride, and C. Crall. 2006. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings. PNNL-16031. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Technical Support Document: The Development of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings
2004
- Liu B. 2004. Alternative Energy Saving Technology Analysis Report for Richland High School Renovation Project. PNNL-14794. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Alternative Energy Saving Technology Analysis Report for Richland High School Renovation Project
2003
- Liu B. 2003. Annual Energy Consumption Analysis Report for Richland Middle School. PNNL-14570. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Annual Energy Consumption Analysis Report for Richland Middle School