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.
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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.
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.
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.
Presentation broken down into two primary sections for installation requirements of HPWH's and sizing. Includes useful graphics and notes. The slides are verbose and stand on their own.
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...
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...
Video describing heat pump water heaters.
Video describing heat pump water heaters.
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.