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Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.
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This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two...
Case Study
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Case study describing the use of an indoor heat pump water heater in a hot-dry climate during summer.
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Article discussing indoor water management.
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Resource that provides guidance when choosing commercial clothes washers that meet WaterSense program requirements.
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Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.
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Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a hybrid gas water heater that combines a reduced capacity tankless unit with a downsized storage tank.
Case Study
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Case study describing how combination space and water heating systems can be used in homes with efficient thermal enclosures, decreasing energy consumption and costs.
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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Website with information and research about residential hot water distribution systems.
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Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.
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Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
Video
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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.
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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing the installation four high-efficiency natural gas water heaters n single-family homes and their savings potential, installed efficiencies, and abilities to meet household demands.
Case Study
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Case study describing an alternative ground source heat pump (GSHP) cold-climate application in an attempt to reduce the installation cost of the ground loop portion by containing the entire loop beneath the basement slab.
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 service water pressure requirements for EPA's WaterSense Program.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of boiler controls in multifamily housing.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install efficient clothes washers in new and existing homes.