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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research study outlining savings from reducing air infiltration, with and without the addition of mechanical ventilation, using two identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock.
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Author(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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Author(s)
Zoeller William,
Grab Joanna,
Slattery Matt
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report about development of effective strategies to reduce the overall building energy use in line with Building America goals in this modestly priced market rate project.
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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)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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Author(s)
Goetzler Bill,
Guernsey Matt,
Kassuga Theo
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report evaluating HVAC building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
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Author(s)
Nubbe Valerie,
Yamada Mary
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
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Author(s)
Fares Robert,
Nubbe Valerie,
Neukomm Monica
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing an introduction to core concepts of GEBs, and explaining how flexible building loads can be integrated and controlled to benefit consumers, the grid, and society more broadly.
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Author(s)
Roth Amir,
Reyna Janet
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.
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Author(s)
Harris Chioke,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Author(s)
Mittereder Nick,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report presenting a cold climate project examining and alternative approach to ground source heat pump ground loop design.
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Author(s)
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Author(s)
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
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Organization(s)
ADC
Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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Author(s)
Norton Paul,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
Partnership for Resource Conservation
Description
Report detailing the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington DC.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Organization(s)
SWA,
NRDC
Description
Report describing the various heat pump retrofit options for multifamily buildings in the U.S., segmented by building typology and heating system, to support better environmental, economic, and health outcomes.
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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)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Organization(s)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
Description
Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
Description
Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Website for consumers describing heat pump water heater technology and linking to retailers and installers.
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Description
Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description
Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.
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Author(s)
Slipstream
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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Author(s)
Edward Louie,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Factsheet outlining the advantages of using heat pumps, which are an efficient way to heat and cool a home.
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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)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders,
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB,
ICC
Description
Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
Description
Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.
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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
Description
Standards criteria supporting ICC HVAC duct support standards.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Description
Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Organization(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Author(s)
BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
Description
Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.
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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh,
Varshney Kapil
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report summarizing the status of a central hydronic heating system project in multifamily housing at the conclusion of the 20112012 heating season.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings
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Author(s)
Jon Winkler,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
Journal article detailing laboratory and simulation studies quantifying the impact that heat pump and air conditioner installation faults have on system capacity and efficiency.
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Author(s)
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Author(s)
Moyer Neil,
Stroer Dennis
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Organization(s)
FSEC
Description
Report summarizing approaches to addressing duct leakage in hot humid climates.
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Author(s)
Cutler Dylan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Colorado,
CU
Description
Report presenting improved air conditioner (AC) and heat pump (HP) modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry,
Baker Julie D,
Yee Shannon
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
Description
Report examining the impacts that common installation practices and age- induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measured by steady-state efficiency and AFUE.
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Author(s)
Otterbein Roy
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.