Organization(s)
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.
Organization(s)
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)
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)
NEEP
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Description
Users guide to help contractors and homeowners use the Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools developed by NEEP to size and select the best air source heat pumps for their cold climate location.
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)
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)
EPA
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Description
This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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
Publication Date
Description
Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Specification defining performance and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification) for air source heat pumps suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC cz 4 and higher).
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)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Web page providing an overview of room-level air conditioning systems such as window units and mini-splits.
Organization(s)
Pima County Public Library
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Description
Web article describing the evolution of evaporative coolers, water usage of evaporative coolers, and links to information on selecting an evaporative cooler.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Article describing how evaporative coolers work and how to maintain them.
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)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing the research on energy-efficient strategies for small single-story homes, including manufactured and Habitat for Humanity-built homes, utilizing mini split ductless heat pumps and through-wall transfer fans to achieve a 50% reduction in energy consumption compared to the 2009...
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
Organization(s)
National Renewal Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Article describing a study of the potential to use heat pumps to heat and cool homes across the United States, including cold climate locations like Alaska.
Organization(s)
Levy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Technical report describing the integration of mini split ductless heat pumps and through-wall transfer fans in small single-story homes, to achieve a 50% reduction in space conditioning energy consumption compared to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, while ensuring affordability and...
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.
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Description
Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.
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.
Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate
Organization(s)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Description
Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
Organization(s)
ACCA
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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
Publication Date
Description
Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
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Description
Report on experiments comparing the cooling and heating seasonal and peak demand performance of different variable-capacity air conditioning and heat pump units.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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Description
Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.
Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Report evaluating mechanical AC precooling strategies in homes as a method for improving the load factor by shifting cooling operation from on-peak to off-peak hours.
Organization(s)
NORESCO
Publication Date
Description
Article describing RESNET guidance on evaporative coolers.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Publication Date
Description
Study conducted to help determine cost-effective solutions for heating and cooling houses that are designed to be energy efficient.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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)
ACCA
Publication Date
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)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.
Organization(s)
SWEEP
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Description
Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.
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.