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An electrical panel’s ___ should be evaluated before installing a heat pump Age Size Type When switching from fossil fuel heating system to electric heat pumps, the required electrical panel assessment includes which of the following? Evaluation of the existing panel size Whole house electrical load...
Match the following Key Terms with the correct definition. Definition Key Term ____ is attached to ground rods that ensure the electricity always has a safe path to ground, which prevents electrocution Neutral bus bar ____ are large electrical terminals that carry electricity to the circuit breaker...
Calculate the electrical load for a 2,500 square foot single-family home using the following appliances: 3 appliance circuits 5,000W range 1,000W dishwasher 5,600W clothes dryer 15,000W baseboard heating (resistance heaters) You can use the following assumptions: 3 VA per square foot for lighting 1...
1. True or false: If you perform a load calculation and adding a new appliance, like a heat pump, exceeds the home’s panel capacity, the panel must be upgraded to allow for the new appliance. 2. What is the first thing to do when considering an electrical upgrade to a home, like installing solar...
Understanding the properties of an electrical panel. Including an electrical panels size, components, and other key relevant terms.
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.
People have been using the same light bulb since Thomas Edison invented it about 130 years ago. Today, there are more lighting options in stores that will save you energy and money.
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
This video helps describe what lumens are and how they relate to the energy use in buildings.

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