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Measure Guideline: Ventilation Cooling

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Author(s)
Springer David,
Dakin Bill,
German Alea
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Guide describing proper application, design, and installation of mechanical ventilation cooling systems for homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates, as well as a means of understanding the benefits, costs, and tradeoffs of these systems.

Residential Fan Efficiency - Code Notes

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010

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Author(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
Description
Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2010, and is available for...