The Impact of Buildings Using Energy
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In this video, the fundamental concepts of power and energy are described to provide a baseline understanding of these two important terms. Discussion includes dimensions, units, and example calculations associated with power and energy.
Video that details and explains Building and Energy Codes.
Basic Video on the on the introduction of Heat Pump systems
Technical video on water heating. Not Heat pump specific. This video addresses ways to produce hot water and the energy impacts of using hot water in a building.
In this video, we will discuss the most common technologies for heating water, including storage, tankless, heat pump, and solar water heaters. We will also discuss best practices for saving energy with water heating systems.
This building contains a balanced system.
This image represents a plumbing layout that can be used to help determine if WaterSense criteria is met.
Map that details information on the electrification of California infrastructure.
Commercial Building Energy Code Adoption Map
Video presentation explaining whole-house moisture management strategies and energy efficiency at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
This image shows some of the basic window components of a double pane window.
Illustration of a ductless mini-split/heat pump system
Detail view of a standard residential electrical panel with and without cover and labels
standard electrical panel for a residential building with labels
Main breaker for a residential building
standard NEMA 5-15 plug pulled from the wall with labels
standard residential outlet with and without labels
Description: In this edition of Energy 101, we talk about Lumens. When you're shopping for light bulbs, compare lumens to be sure you're getting the amount of light, or level of brightness, you want. For more information on lighting, visit energysavers.gov/lig