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This video describes how to encourage daylighting design in buildings to save on energy costs associated with overhead lighting.
Level 3 educational material on decision guidance for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH). This content includes information on addressing HPWH condensate and routing options. Additionally, it includes table and examples on how to determine a household hot water usage, in order to best determine HPWH...
Problem Set 3.1: Which of the following is true about condensate from HPWHs? It is highly acidic. It forms from the moisture in the air. Only a certified contractor can handle it. It will naturally evaporate so you do not need to worry about drainage. True or False: HPWH condensate drainage blockage...
Problem Set 2.1: What is the recommended size room for proper installation of a HPWH? List three common rooms in a typical home that would be a suitable location to install a HPWH. Problem Set 2.2: What operating mode typically ensures the most efficient operation for the HPWH? Why is it recommended...
Level 2 educational content on decision guidance for Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH). This includes how to identify proper installation locations for a HPWH, determining the differences between 120V and 240V models and their needs.
The movement of heat directly through solid materials from molecule to molecule is known as ____________ . Conduction Convection Radiation
Define what “robustness” means as one of the three key features of infrastructure resilience.
Describe (through their definitions) the difference between the following terms: licensed plumbing contractor, building code, and building standard.

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