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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.

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.

Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.

Guidance document from the UN environment programme on climate-resilient buildings and communities practices, including guidance on heat waves, drought, hurricanes, and flooding.

Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.

Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

Specification defining performance and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification) for air source heat pumps suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC cz 4 and higher).

Users guide to help contractors and homeowners use the Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools developed by NEEP to size and select the best air source heat pumps for their cold climate location.

Study evaluating opportunities for reducing cooling energy use in a hot dry climate through the use of shading and window options.

Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.

Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.

Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.