Drain and Wastewater Heat Recovery – Fact Sheet
What Is Drain and Wastewater Heat Recovery? Everyday activities like showering, using sinks, and washing laundry demand a significant amount of hot water use. After these tasks are complete, the...
Drain and Wastewater Heat Recovery – Technical Guide
What Is Drain and Wastewater Heat Recovery? Water is used extensively in daily life—whether in homes, businesses, or industrial settings—for activities such as showering, washing dishes, and...
Geothermal Systems – Fact Sheet
What is a geothermal system? Geothermal systems utilize electric heat pumps to harness the ground as both an energy source and sink. During winter, these systems absorb heat from the ground to warm...
High Efficiency Elevators – Manufacturer Roundtable
Elevators are everywhere, yet we rarely consider their energy use or the opportunities to improve their performance. Elevators and escalators can account for 2–7% of a building’s total energy...
Ground Source Heat Pumps – Manufacturer Roundtable
Air-source heat pumps are impressive, delivering two to four units of heat for every unit of electricity used. But there’s an even more efficient option: ground source, or "geothermal," heat pumps....
Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pumps – Manufacturer Roundtable
“Heat pumps don’t work in cold climates.” It’s a common misconception—but modern technology is proving otherwise. In this recorded roundtable hosted by New Buildings Institute in partnership with...
Industrial Heat Pumps – Manufacturer Roundtable
Industrial facilities are some of the largest energy consumers in the U.S., with a significant portion of that energy used to produce steam or hot water for manufacturing. In this recorded...
Heat Pumps for Pools and Spas – Manufacturer Roundtable
Heating pools and spas can be costly and energy intensive—but innovative technologies are helping change that. In this recorded roundtable hosted by New Buildings Institute in partnership with the...
Air-to-Water Heat Pump Technologies for Swimming Pools and Spas
What are Air-to-Water Heat Pump Pool Heating Technologies? Air-to-water heat pump pool and spa heating technology utilizes ambient air to heat pool and spa water efficiently, significantly reducing...
Air-To-Water Heat Pump Technologies for Swimming Pools and Spas – Fact Sheet
What Is the Measure? Air-to-water heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) represent the latest breakthrough in pool and spa heating technology. These innovative systems mark a significant leap forward in...
High-Performance Opaque Envelope – Technical Guide
To ensure optimal system performance, special attention must be given to the design of high-performance opaque building envelope. Building envelope technologies account for approximately 30% of the...
High-Performance Opaque Envelope – Fact Sheet
What Is an Opaque Building Envelope? A building’s opaque envelope encompasses all elements of the building envelope except for windows, including walls, roofs, and foundations. These factors form...
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