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Document about laboratory testing of five integrated heat pump water heaters (HPWH).

Report presenting a cold climate project examining and alternative approach to ground source heat pump ground loop design.

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

This report evaluates the performance of variable-capacity comfort systems, with a focus on inverter-driven, variable-capacity systems, as well as proposed system enhancements.

Report about proper water heater selection developed to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating preferred cost-effective options for energy efficient water heater alternatives based on local utility rates, climate, and anticipated loads.

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Source Energy and Carbon Decisions chapter helps users carefully assess the impacts of switching from gas to electricity for heating end-uses, using source energy and/or carbon emissions...

Website for consumers describing heat pump water heater technology and linking to retailers and installers.

Web page providing an overview of room-level air conditioning systems such as window units and mini-splits.

Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.

Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.

Information sheet about buried ducts.

Document describing the Building America research benchmark for the residential building program.

Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.

Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.