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A Field and Laboratory Study to Characterize Fault Prevalence in Residential Comfort Systems

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Author(s)
Yuill David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Description
Report describing a project whose goal was to determine the prevalence of residential comfort system faults with a focus on air conditioners and heat pumps, and on key faults that can occur during installation: (1) incorrect refrigerant charge level (undercharge or overcharge); (2) indoor coil...

How Many Hours-of-Safety Do Our Homes Have in Extreme Weather?

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Author(s)
Corvidae Jacob,
Ayyagari Sheha
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Organization(s)
Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI
Description
Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.

Potential benefits of cool walls on residential and commercial buildings across California and the United States: Conserving energy, saving money, and reducing emission of greenhouse gases and air pollutants

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Author(s)
Rosado Pablo,
Levinson Ronnen
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Large scale simulation study investigating the effects of cool roofs and walls on buildings of various vintages across the U.S., with special attention given to California.