Heat Pumps- Page 2 of 7
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Ductless Heat Pump Ceiling Cassettes
This lesser-used indoor head style has unique features and benefits that make it a good choice in specific instances
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Introducing the 120-volt Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heater
The good news is the model can save thousands of dollars. The downside is limited backup heat, which could mean running out of hot water.
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Protecting Heat Pumps from Rain and Snow
Tips and product recommendations for ensuring optimal heat pump performance under wet and potentially damaging conditions
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Three Types of Heat Pumps
Pros and cons of single-, two-, and multi-stage heat pumps for heating and cooling
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Living the 100-amp Lifestyle
Converting a home to all-electric service often comes with a blanket recommendation for 200 amps but there’s an argument to be made for going on a “watt diet”
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Affordable, High-Performance Design Built on a Microgrid
The new Fairmount Heights development in Prince George’s County offers a useful template for energy-efficient and context-driven design
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Hot Water System Retrofit
A DIY engineered hot water system uses a hybrid water heater in heat pump–only mode with a high-efficiency boiler and indirect heater
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Progress Report: How States are Kicking Gas
NRDC tracks the progress of six states that are striving to equitably wind down investment into the fossil gas system
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Sizing a Heat Pump System for Cooling
Remember this rule of thumb: 5 tons is never the answer
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Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Ground Source Heat Pumps
Some basics on the two types of GSHP systems and cautionary advice against a side-by-side comparison