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Home Electricity Monitoring
A year's worth of data is informative for learning how you use energy, which shines the light on ways to economize. Here are some easy-to-adopt home-energy-use monitoring tools.
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The Easy Way to Switch to a Heat Pump
If you have an air conditioner and a furnace, you have the potential for a dual-fuel heating and cooling system
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Preparing an Old Home for Electrification, Part 2
Important preliminary steps to take when turning your home all-electric
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Heat Transfer Through Windows
Do you really need that much window area? Too much glazing can result in energy inefficiencies and occupant discomfort.
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Can a Water Heater Last More Than 15 Years?
Two simple tasks can prolong a water heater's lifespan by decades
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Grilles, Registers, and Diffusers Part 3: Supply Air Outlets
Properly sized and located supply outlets will maximize airflow and contribute to an HVAC system's longevity
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Cooling Load Variation With Changing Temperatures
A look at how cooling loads vary as outdoor and indoor temperatures fluctuate with considerations around humidity to inform HVAC design and equipment selection
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5 Tips for Sizing an Air Conditioner
Determine cooling loads and consider variables like insulation values, airtightness, and occupant behavior before choosing equipment
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Determining Heat Pump Capacity
A step-by-step guide for taking field measurements to assess a system’s heating and cooling capabilities and performance
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Training for the Trades, Part 5
An anecdotal report from the Westford Symposium on Building Science, aka Building Science Summer Camp
