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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.

Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...

Webpage describing how to improve a variable capacity heat pump's efficiency by not programming a deep setback on the thermostat.

Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.

Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.

Report describing the performance, cost, and carbon impacts of unitary heat pump water heaters with load-shifting controls in a shared configuration for a multi-family project, highlighting significant savings in energy usage, CO2 emissions, and utility costs.

Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.

Report describing a laboratory assessment that provides insights into space requirements and venting strategies for heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to enhance retrofit installations and provide actionable guidance for manufacturers, designers, engineers, installers, and owners.

Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.

An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.

Factsheet describing techniques for installing ductless heat pumps in cold climate locations.

Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.

Report describing a laboratory assessment on the performance of Rheem 120-volt heat pump water heaters (HPWH), aimed at identifying optimal installation locations for these new "plug-in" models based on comprehensive testing under various conditions.

Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.

Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

Presentation report detailing Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) interaction with space conditioning systems in real-life test scenarios that explains some of the problems arising from these interaction and information that can be used to make the system more efficient.

Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.

Webinar presenting best practices in HVAC design and commissioning