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In this guide, you will learn how to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system according to the specific requirements of your project.

Basic Video on the on the introduction of Heat Pump systems

Using knowledge on heat pumps and HVAC systems from previous videos in this module, this episode dives deeper into the sample calculations for reducing the electrical load on a residential building.

Guidance for contractors on how to install smart control systems of two-systems for temperature controls. Additionally, it has calculations for energy costs of and fuel types to use for most efficiency.

Guidance for contractors on how to install smart control systems of two-systems for temperature controls. Focus on educating homeowners.

Guidance for contractors for duct retrofits where the cost and benefit analysis is detailed. Includes duct evaluation and ductwork test (duct leakage testing), duct sizing, cost estimates of retrofits.

Three presentations that cover a wide variety of topics. Types and comparison of air to air heat pumps, sizing electric space heating. Heat pump sizing calculations and illustration of the spaces. And codes/permission checklist educational content for energy auditors.

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The Building Science Education Solution Center (BSESC) website is a valuable source of training tools and information on heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). However, for those seeking further knowledge and additional information on HPWHs, a selection of external resources is listed. The inclusion of...

The Building Science Education Solution Center (BSESC) website is a valuable source of training tools and information on heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). However, for those seeking further knowledge and additional information on HPWHs, a selection of external resources is listed. The inclusion of...

The Building Science Education Solution Center (BSESC) website is a valuable source of training tools and information on heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). However, for those seeking further knowledge and additional information on HPWHs, a selection of external resources is listed. The inclusion of...

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.

Guide for code enforcement and code user's review. It also gives contractors and designers an idea of what inspect during permitting and inspection processes. For HVAC heat pumps.

A presentation that details the different parts of a building that can be addressed for an all-electric transition (HVAC, Water) and the steps needed to make to enact these changes.

Provides information of the different technologies and designs that can be used and implemented in buildings. It presents each technology and design with advantages and disadvantages. For air heat pump and water heating

Educational video on ductless mini-splits

Design strategies for systems where a heat pump is being added as a partial load, instead of the whole system. Details the benefits and shows cost saving calculations. Target audience is heat pump installers.