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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 9 - Evacuation

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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 9 of 14 describes evacuation of the system prior to use.

Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 8 - Pressure Testing

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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 8 of 14 describes pressure testing the system and what to do if there are leaks.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Occupant Behavior

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Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Occupant Behavior chapter discusses how to assess homeowner behavior patterns and use these patterns to enhance overall energy savings.

Builders Challenge Quality Criteria Support Document

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Document providing guidance to U.S. home builders who want to accept the challenge.

Quality Assurance Strategy for Existing Homes: Final Quality Management Primer for High Performing Homes

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Report designed to help a builder understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to HPH building and remodeling.

How to Perform a Heat-Loss Calculation, Part I

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Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

Duct Leakage Tests

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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests per RESNET protocols on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).