Organization(s)
American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Description
Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
EPA
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Description
Webpage describing the functionality and benefits of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as linking to sets of products, rebates, most efficient ASHPs, and providing consumer aid for purchasing an ASHP.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing a DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. The challenge engages industry partners and focuses around the Cold Climate Heat Pumps, a more environmental and efficient heating alternative to traditional heating.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
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Description
Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.
Organization(s)
CEE
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Description
Webpage with instructions for heat pump installers to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system, according to a project’s specific requirements.
Organization(s)
CEE
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Description
Document for customers describing the benefits of two-system controls for homes, including information answering how, when, why, and how two-system controls with multiple heating sources are employed.
Organization(s)
CEE
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Description
Document for contractors detailing how to prioritize, control, and configure heat pumps in a residence that uses two heating systems.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
Organization(s)
AHRI
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Description
Performance rating standards for unitary air-conditioners and unitary air-source heat pumps, including definitions, classifications, testing, rating, and operating requirements, as well as minimum data requirements for published ratings and markings.
Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Description
Web article describing two options for sizing ductless minisplit heat pumps, including a free HVAC sizing tool.
Organization(s)
AERC
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Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
Organization(s)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Description
Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Publication Date
Description
This is a federal tax credit for complying air source heat pumpe. Units located in the "North" must meet ENERGY STAR's cold climate heat pump criteria.
Organization(s)
ASHRAE
Publication Date
Description
Guidebook covering basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry. This is the 2023 edition of the handbook, which can be purchased physically or digitally at the reference link in versions using either I-P units of measurement or SI units of measurement.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
Organization(s)
Ohio State University Extension,
OSU
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Description
Website providing guidance on passive heating, cooling, and lighting methods.
Organization(s)
NEEA
Publication Date
Description
Specifications for water heating systems designed to advance higher performing electric and gas heat pump water heaters.
Organization(s)
Ecotope,
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
AC Comfort
Publication Date
Description
Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.
Organization(s)
Williams College
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Description
Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
Publication Date
Description
Technical report describing how the FSEC Energy Research Center explores low-cost space-conditioning upgrades for existing homes by integrating centrally located, high-efficiency ductless mini split heat pumps with older but functional central space conditioning systems, aiming to achieve energy...
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
Organization(s)
Oilheat America
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Description
A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada,
NRC,
CanmetENERGY
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Description
Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.
Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry,
MNDLI
Publication Date
Description
A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.
Organization(s)
ICC
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Description
2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Guide by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on how to size heat pumps in a cold climate.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
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Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental design and results of testing the energy performance of Hunter Douglas double-cell cellular shades under various control schemes in the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Lab Homes.
Organization(s)
Purdue University
Publication Date
Description
Blog article describing considerations for how to use trees for shading to reduce cooling energy demand.
Organization(s)
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE,
Cadeo Group LLC,
Ecotope Inc.
Publication Date
Description
Conference paper summarizing the relative performance of currently available Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) models, the energy implications of different installation locations (garage, basement, or conditioned space) and ducting configurations (exhaust ducting, full ducting, or no ducting), as well...
Organization(s)
ICC
Publication Date
Description
2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.
Organization(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Report describing the objective evaluation of space conditioning interactions between heat pump water heaters and home heating systems during winter 2016-2017, revealing a smaller than anticipated impact on space conditioning loads.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
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Description
Report describing the installation and operation of forced-air heating and domestic hot water combi systems in residential homes.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NothernSTAR,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Document detailing the requirements, roles, and obligations for participants in an organized effort, ensuring that HVAC installations comply with the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI – 2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) QI Standard.