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Document for contractors detailing how to prioritize, control, and configure heat pumps in a residence that uses two heating systems.
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Webpage describing the functionality and benefits of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as linking to sets of products, rebates, most efficient ASHPs, and providing consumer aid for purchasing an ASHP.
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
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Report detailing the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington DC.
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Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.
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Research study outlining results of monitoring a low temperature heat pump.
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Guidebook covering basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry. This is the 2021 edition of the handbook, which can be purchased physically or digitally at the reference link in versions using either I-P units of measurement or SI units of measurement.
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Webinar from Dean Gamble of EPA's ENERGY STAR program explaining common HVAC installation issues that can impact performance and efficiency and how to ensure that your home's HVAC is functioning correctly with easy field tests. Free EEBA login required.
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This report is designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010/2013 and ANSI/ACCA’s 5 QI-2015 protocol, thereby improving the performance of HVAC equipment in new homes when compared to homes built to minimum code.
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Report summarizing approaches to addressing duct leakage in hot humid climates.
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Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
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Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.
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Research study evaluating operating conditions required to maintain uniform mixing, within high performance homes, under both heating and cooling conditions.
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Webpage with instructions for heat pump installers to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system, according to a project’s specific requirements.
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
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Case study describing how to replace variable speed furnace motors.
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Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Webinar from GTI Energy on thermally-driven heat pumps (THPs) for the uses of space heating and domestic hot water. The webinar serves as an overview of the new technology, energy usage, operating costs, environmental impacts, and home comfort results.
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
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Report providing performance results of a home's heat pump water heater and whole-house dehumidifier over a six-month period.
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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.
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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.
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Webinar from Yiwen Xu and Jose De La Portilla on how Samsung HVAC can help net-zero homebuilders and homeowners achieve sustainability goals by utilizing SmartThings Energy Control service to maximize savings through automated appliances. Free EEBA login required.
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Factsheet describing methods for securing HVAC units to avoid damage during an earthquake.
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ASTM standard providing test methods for determining duct air leakage in low-rise residential and commercial buildings.