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NEEP
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Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Organization(s)
NEEP
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Factsheet outlining the advantages of using heat pumps, which are an efficient way to heat and cool a home.
Organization(s)
American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Description
Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
EPA
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Description
Webpage describing the functionality and benefits of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as linking to sets of products, rebates, most efficient ASHPs, and providing consumer aid for purchasing an ASHP.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing a DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. The challenge engages industry partners and focuses around the Cold Climate Heat Pumps, a more environmental and efficient heating alternative to traditional heating.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
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Description
Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
Organization(s)
AHRI
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Description
Performance rating standards for unitary air-conditioners and unitary air-source heat pumps, including definitions, classifications, testing, rating, and operating requirements, as well as minimum data requirements for published ratings and markings.
Organization(s)
AERC
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Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
Organization(s)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Description
Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.
Organization(s)
ASHRAE
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Description
Guidebook covering basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry. This is the 2023 edition of the handbook, which can be purchased physically or digitally at the reference link in versions using either I-P units of measurement or SI units of measurement.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
Organization(s)
Ohio State University Extension,
OSU
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Description
Website providing guidance on passive heating, cooling, and lighting methods.
Organization(s)
AC Comfort
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Description
Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.
Organization(s)
ACCA
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Description
Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
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Description
News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada,
NRC,
CanmetENERGY
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Description
Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.
Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry,
MNDLI
Publication Date
Description
A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental design and results of testing the energy performance of Hunter Douglas double-cell cellular shades under various control schemes in the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Lab Homes.
Organization(s)
Purdue University
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Description
Blog article describing considerations for how to use trees for shading to reduce cooling energy demand.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Document detailing the requirements, roles, and obligations for participants in an organized effort, ensuring that HVAC installations comply with the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI – 2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) QI Standard.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
This study uses a computer simulation approach to examine the energy and indoor air quality implications of passive and hybrid ventilation systems.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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Description
Study conducted to help determine cost-effective solutions for heating and cooling houses that are designed to be energy efficient.
Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
This report investigates whether mini-split heat pumps can live up to their potential for one market segment: multifamily retrofits.
Organization(s)
D&R International,
D+R International,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
DOE report characterizing the installed base of windows and window coverings, and how users operate window coverings in order to enable precise quantification of energy savings.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
Organization(s)
AHRI
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Description
Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
De Montfort University,
DMU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.
Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Paper covering a parametric study of foundation heat exchanger-based ground source heat pump systems for several house configurations in a range of European locations, with an emphasis on determining feasible combinations.
Organization(s)
ACCA
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Description
The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.