Reference
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Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
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Website with information and research about residential hot water distribution systems.
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Guide designed to help builders better understand and meet the hot water delivery system criteria as specified in EPA's WaterSense New Home Specification.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
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Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
Reference
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Report describing the identification of barriers and proposed practical solutions for the design, installation, and market adoption of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily housing, focusing on studio and one-bedroom units.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Guide
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Measure guide describing the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar hot water installation.
Guide
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Guide describing the need to leave space for a solar hot water tank in the home’s utility room.
Guide
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Guide describing the use of recirculation pumps to speed the flow of hot water to faucets for reduced wait times and savings in energy and water usage.
Guide
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Guide describing effective ways to distribute hot water using either a core (compact) plumbing layout or a central homerun manifold piping system.