Modeling Impacts of Ventilation and Filtration Methods on Energy Use and Airborne Disease Transmission in Classrooms
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This paper seeks to understand and analyze the trade-offs between airborne infection probability and energy consumption of ventilation systems for a simulated classroom in 13 cities across the US.
Residential Solar Water Heating: California Adopters and their Experiences
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Solar water heating provides domestic hot water with lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to more typical natural-gas water heating. Solar water heating has a long history, particularly in places where the climate is favorable, such as California where state-backed incentive programs have been successful in creating small bursts of adoption.
Considerations for Use and Selection of Portable Air Cleaners for Classrooms
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In this white paper, Theresa Pistochini, highlights considerations for the use and selection of portable air cleaners for classrooms.
Low-Cost, Large-Diameter Shallow Ground Loops for Ground-Coupled Heat Pumps
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This project developed and validated modeling tools for simulating a ground heat exchanger technology that provides a less expensive method for implementing ground-source heat pumps and significantly reduces energy use in many California climate zones, furthering attainment of California’s energy goals.
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing HVAC Systems: An Overview of Certification Agencies
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In this article, we will examine the benefits of using a certified contractor for TAB and describe
the three main certifying agencies and differences between them.