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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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Author(s)
Weiner C.
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Organization(s)
Colorado State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
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American National Standards Institute,
Residential Energy Services Network,
International Code Council
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ANSI,
RESNET,
ICC
Description
This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Organization(s)
NAIMA
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.