DESCRIPTION: With California’s highly varied climate and housing stock, under what conditions might a mini-split heat pump be an appropriate cooling system for homes undergoing phased or “all at once” energy upgrades? In many parts of the world,...
DESCRIPTION: Homes on the path to deep energy reductions need space conditioning systems that can efficiently meet reduced loads as the building is improved. Most conventional systems are not effective or efficient at part-load conditions. In many parts of the world,...
DESCRIPTION: With the 1000 Home Challenge as the context, evaluate the opportunity for deep reductions of water heating energy. Using a systems approach that integrates water heaters, plumbing, fixtures, and occupant behavior, Gary Klein describes a comprehensive...
While natural gas is often viewed as the dominant residential energy source, electricity reductions may offer a greater savings in dollars or environmental impact. Starting with the Thousand Home Challenge’s premise of deep energy reductions, examine the...
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