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ACCA Manual S - Residential Equipment Selection, 2nd Edition, ANSI/ACCA 3-2014

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
Standard covering sizing strategies for all types of cooling and heating equipment, as well as how to use comprehensive manufacturer’s performance data on sensible, latent, or heating capacity for various operating conditions.

Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential Code

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Author(s)
Prahl Duncan,
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report identifying two barriers that limit the ability of builders to explore opportunities for higher levels of energy efficiency in housing: the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are right-sized for low-load houses, and, the ability to air seal fire separation...

Measure Guideline: Condensing Boilers - Optimizing Efficiency and Response Time During Setback Operation

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Author(s)
Arena Lois
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing step-by-step instructions for heating contractors and hydronic designers for selecting the proper control settings to maximize system performance and improve response time when using a thermostat setback.