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Heat Pump Planner: Clean Heating, Cooling, and Water Heating Options for Homes

A comprehensive end-user guide to help the public learn more about heat pump technology, the types available, installation and operation costs, and questions to ask an installer.

Highlights

  • Introduction to heat pumps
  • Key considerations for using heat pumps in your home
  • Cost considerations and questions to ask installers
  • Scenario-based approaches to selecting systems

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Funded by NYSERDA and developed by Steven Winter Associates and the Building Energy Exchange

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Click here to download the Heat Pump Planner from Building Energy Exchange.

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Building Innovation Hub: Decarbonization Resources for Washington DC

SWA has supported the Building Innovation Hub since its inception in 2019, and we continue to develop resources and share expertise to help break down local BEPS and net zero mandates and further building electrification.
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Oversizing VRF Systems Will Cost You in Equipment and Energy

In a DOE-sponsored study, SWA uncovered why one VRF system used six times less electricity per square foot than another across two similar high-rise apartment buildings in New York City.
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NYC Affordable Housing Retrofit Electrification Pilot

Through our work with these New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HUD) programs, SWA has provided technical assistance for the electrification of over 40 affordable housing buildings.
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