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Author(s)
American Gas Association
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Organization(s)
AGA
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Report providing information regarding the benefits and challenges associated with the installation of earthquake-actuated automatic shut-off valves (ASVs) or remote-control valves (RCVs) to stop the flow of natural gas into buildings in the event of an earthquake or rupture of the gas line.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Guide providing homeowners tips on how to secure bookcases and other heavy furniture with brackets and child-proof drawer and cabinet locks.
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Author(s)
Christensen Dane,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Information sheet with an analysis of mini split heat pump systems.
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Author(s)
Spitler Jeffrey D,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
De Montfort University,
DMU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.
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Author(s)
Xing Lu,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
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Author(s)
Karr Marcia
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program
Description
Factsheet describing the uses and benefits of ground-source heat pumps for affordable housing, assisted living, dorms and hotels.
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Author(s)
Butler David
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Author(s)
Sparn Bethany,
Hudon Kate,
Christensen Dane
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting lab evaluation of five heat pump water heaters available in the US market today.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report proposing mini-split heat pumps as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest.
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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.