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An HVAC contractor installs a 4-inch-thick MERV 13 filter at the intake grille of this return air vent to prevent dust, allergens, smoke, and viruses from entering the duct system.
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of resistance in building design: A. Provide security for building occupants and assets B. Mitigate for natural hazards C . Rapid recovery D. Plan for fire protection
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The Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory entered into a cooperative R&D agreement with GE to finalize and performance test the company's GeoSpring hybrid water heater -- one of the most efficient electric heat pump water heaters on the market today that is saves the the average...
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This handout can be altered to provide the basis for a homework problem.
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Instructional video on the maintenance of a heat pump.
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A Companion to NEEP’s Guide to Sizing & Selecting Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
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A companion to NEEP's Guide to Installing Air-Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates
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A diagram that gives a detail schematic of how heat pumps work in HVAC systems.
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Level 3 content of load shifting and the devices that enable it.
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Presentation on the educational content of heat pump water heater load shifting.
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Problem Set 3.1: What is the purpose of installing a CTA-2045 device on a HPWH? Increase water heating efficiency in heat pump mode Decrease water use Provide grid flexibility through demand response Increase lifespan of HPWH What are five types of appliances that are compatible with CTA-2045...
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Midwest-focused heat pump factsheet covering: Heat Pump Benefits: Utility Bill Savings & Combating Climate Change Types of Heat Pumps Installation Costs Utility Bill Case Studies
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U-value measures what? A. The amount of insulating material in a material or building assembly. B. The percentage of conductive material in a material or building assembly. C. The rate at which a material or building assembly conducts heat. D. The degree to which a material resists heat flow.
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This presentation provides visual aid to support basic principles related to heat transfer in buildings.
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A quick sheet on electrical panel upgrades to facilitate the installation of heat pump technology. This is more focused for the homeowner to determine if they have the capacity for new appliance upgrades or if they need to hire a contractor for the upgrade.
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Instructional video on HVAC preventative maintenance
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