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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
The manual covers residential zoning issues - multiple, single-zone, and central multi-zone systems - and includes advice on working with homeowners to adapt the heating or cooling system design to meet modern home design features.
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Author(s)
Mallay David
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
The research report outlines a practical and cost-effective strategy utilizing central HVAC systems to optimize humidity control and ventilation in energy-efficient homes located in hot-humid climates, demonstrating significant improvements without requiring complex equipment upgrades.
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Author(s)
Bailey Ronald B,
Swanson Hollace J
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Organization(s)
BEC
Description
Case study about high humidity, mold and condensation on surfaces in S. Florida, and how building characteristics cause and amplify these problems.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Energy Efficiency; Air-Conditioning,
Heating,
and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
CEE; AHRI
Description
AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier
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Author(s)
Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
AHRI
Description
Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Webpage describing the successes and ongoing efforts of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Go Ductless ductless heat pump program which successfully encouraged the installation of more than 150,000 minisplit heat pumps in the Northwest between 2010 and 2021.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
U.S. DOE,
U.S. Department of Energy
Description
Report providing the results of an analysis of humidity control and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system efficiency in three new multifamily buildings in New York, NY.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
This report is designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010/2013 and ANSI/ACCA’s 5 QI-2015 protocol, thereby improving the performance of HVAC equipment in new homes when compared to homes built to minimum code.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study identifying the best performing, most energy-efficient and cost- effective techniques to provide controlled mechanical ventilation and humidity control in hot- humid climates with thermally efficient building envelopes.
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Author(s)
Metzger Cheryn E,
Goyal Siddharth,
Baechler Michael C
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
This research paper outlines residential HVAC advanced controls and sensors. It includes a technology review, applications, maintenance and commissioning, occupant behavior and a summary of the state-of-the-art technologies for advanced controls for residential HVAC.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Question and Answer article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.