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

Report on field monitoring of inverter-driven ASHPs in cold-climate homes.

This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.

Report on a simplified test procedure for combustion safety that is easier to implement and should produce fewer false positives than the previous procedure.

Expert meeting describing meeting details for recommendations for applying water heaters in combination space and domestic water heating systems.

This report investigates whether mini-split heat pumps can live up to their potential for one market segment: multifamily retrofits.

Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.

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...

Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.

Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.

Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.

Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.

Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.

Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.

Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

This study uses a computer simulation approach to examine the energy and indoor air quality implications of passive and hybrid ventilation systems.

Document detailing the requirements, roles, and obligations for participants in an organized effort, ensuring that HVAC installations comply with the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI – 2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) QI Standard.

Article investigating how a linear input/output relationship can be used as a simple model of the performance of a combination hydronic heating system over heating only, DHW only, and combined loads.

Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.

Measure Guideline describing how to assess and carry out the isolation of natural draft combustion appliances from the conditioned spaces of low-rise residential buildings.

Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.

Paper covering a parametric study of foundation heat exchanger-based ground source heat pump systems for several house configurations in a range of European locations, with an emphasis on determining feasible combinations.