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Report describing solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates.

Factsheet describing techniques for installing ductless heat pumps in cold climate locations.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.

This document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load has been dramatically reduced.

The research report outlines a practical and cost-effective strategy utilizing central HVAC systems to optimize humidity control and ventilation in energy-efficient homes located in hot-humid climates, demonstrating significant improvements without requiring complex equipment upgrades.

Report about a building project in the marine climate.

Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.

Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.

Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.

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

Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Article published by American Society of Civil Engineers on different building types and their effectiveness resisting extreme heat from a building envelope perspective.

Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Report describing retrofitting options and methodology for architects, developers, and property owners to use when making decisions about retrofits for common building types in NY.

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.

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

Information sheet about reservoir claddings.

Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.

Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.

Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.

Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.

Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.

A book about structurally insulated panels.

Presentation about building highly efficient, affordable homes that will achieve 40% whole-house energy savings in mixed-humid climates.

Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

Report describing the performance, economics, space heating impacts, and user satisfaction of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) in the upper Midwest, based on a field study and survey of participants in the MECA HPWH incentive program.

Research study that utilizes EnergyPlus equipped with the moisture capacitance model to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types.