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Free CE Webinar: Heatpumps & Gas: Cold Climate Hybrid Systems are here! April 20, 12 pm EDT
This course discusses the market launch of Hybrid Heat Pump Systems which introduces the combination of a gas furnace with a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump. It reviews the components of a Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump and how the int… more...
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0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022
Webinar: Large Central Plant Heat Pumps, March 30, 2 pm EDT
This presentation will provide an overview of existing large scale heat pumps functioning as central plants for district heating and /or cooling systems. Examples will be drawn from systems in operation in various parts of the wor… more...
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0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022
HVAC Efficiency and Commissioning (a scary story)
As part of a major renovation of a 100 year old building that houses 46 students we added per circuit electricity consumption monitoring. A month after the building was re-occupied we noticed that the kitchen panel was consu… more...
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2 replies | 3001 views | Posted on: 10/28/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022
Humidity, Hardwood and Homes: Protect the Air you Breathe and the Floor under your Feet, August 26, 12-1 pm EDT
Builders, flooring professionals and HVAC contractors: sign up to learn about how healthy air and humidity control are essential to protecting your work. Matt Hoots, President of SawHorse Builders in Atlanta, GA will discuss moisture and… more...
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0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 07/28/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021
Free Webinar: Your Guide to Heat Pumps For Your Home, July 27, 1 pm BST / 6 pm EDT
Is your furnace or boiler on its last leg? Consider switching to a residential air source heat pump! An air-source heat pump uses electricity to heat and cool your home. It’s a high efficiency air conditioner in the summer and a he… more...
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0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021
Free Webinar: Heat Pump Palooza: A Deep Dive into Technologies & Applications, July 15, 3 pm CST
Join the Illinois Green Alliance for a stimulating discussion on heat pumps. There are several types of heat pumps currently on the market and it is important to know how they are both similar and how they differ. T… more...
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0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021
Webinar: Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes, May 11, 2 pm CST
We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial to resiliency, comfort, and IEQ? In thi… more...
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0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021
Free Webinar: Heat Pump Clothes Dryers — Minnesota Field and Consumer Research Findings, May 6, 11 am CST
Clothes dryers are a significant component of residential electricity use. Spurred by the emerging availability of heat pump clothes dryers in U.S. markets and their common use in Europe, we examined the potential for adding these high-effi… more...
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0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021
Webinar: Breaking the High Performance Cost Barrier, Presented by Built Environment Plus, April 14, 1pm EDT
Breaking the Cost Barrier? Like it or not, money talks. In pursuing high performance, there are many potential financial pitfalls. For example, the benefit of high performance envelope strategies are often washed out with overly-… more...
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0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 03/30/2021 | Last updated: 03/30/2021
Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST
In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as designed. This session will focus on typical … more...
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0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2021
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