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Report describing the key findings from the first third-party field validation of 120-volt heat pump water heater (HPWH) technology, addressing the significant barriers to their adoption and emphasizing their potential role in reducing carbon emissions from residential water heating.
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Report on experiments comparing the cooling and heating seasonal and peak demand performance of different variable-capacity air conditioning and heat pump units.
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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.
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Research study describing experiments run in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house to evaluate the delivered performance as well as the relative performance of a SEER 21 variable capacity heat pump versus a SEER 13 heat pump.
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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...
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Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.
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Video describing the installation and mechanical operation of a ground source heat pump system in Alaska.
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Video describing the heat cycle for a ground source heat pump in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Video describing how heat pumps in Alaska work and answering some frequently asked questions.
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Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.
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Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Website providing consumers with resources to find, select and install heat pump water heaters.
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing how a heat pump water heater works.
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Searchable list of heat pumps that meet ENERGY STAR criteria.
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Video discussing the domestic hot water system installed in a passive house.
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Webinar from Kimberley Llewellyn if Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. on different variable capacity heat pump types and their capabilities and how to choose the right heat pump for your needs. Free EEBA login required.
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Presentation describing four low-cost techniques that can improve ductless heat pump performance to save homeowners energy and money.
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Video describing how ground source heating and cooling systems leverage the constant temperature of the earth to provide efficient and eco-friendly home climate control, offering significant cost savings, reduced emissions, and enhanced durability, adaptable for both existing homes and new...
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Video describing the CO2-fired heat pump installed in a passive house.
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Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Presentation describing a quick and easy HVAC load calculation method HVAC technicians can use to quickly calculate a home’s heating and cooling requirements.
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AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier