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Performance And Applications Of Gossamer Wind Solar Powered Ceiling Fans, Florida Solar Energy Center
Performance And Applications Of Gossamer Wind Solar Powered Ceiling Fans, Florida Solar Energy Center
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Ceiling fans provide a cooling breeze, reduce temperature stratification and improve thermal comfort. Ceiling fans save energy in homes by improving thermal comfort, which results in changes to the thermostat set-point or reduced use of air conditioning.
Energy Star Manufactured Homes: The Plant Certification Process, Florida Solar Energy Center, David Chasar
Energy Star Manufactured Homes: The Plant Certification Process, Florida Solar Energy Center, David Chasar
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In an on-going collaboration over the last ten years, researchers have worked with the manufactured housing industry offering building science advice and conducting diagnostic testing (Chandra et al 2002). This partnership resulted in the first two HUD code ENERGY STAR homes in 1997 and the development of standardized, in-plant Duct Blaster testing in 2001. One manufacturer is currently testing duct leakage on every home in 12 factories, representing over 8,000 homes per year.
In 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the ENERGY STAR label for manufactured homes. Guidelines for this program focus on certification of the HUD-code plant …
Measured Energy And Peak Demand Reduction From High Efficiency Air Conditioner Replacement, Florida Solar Energy Center, John Masiello
Measured Energy And Peak Demand Reduction From High Efficiency Air Conditioner Replacement, Florida Solar Energy Center, John Masiello
FSEC Energy Research Center®
A utility load research project has monitored over 167 single-family residences in Central Florida collecting baseline 15-minute data on air conditioner (AC) power consumption, interior air temperatures and appliance loads over a two year period. Within the project we evaluated the impact of replacing older existing air conditioners with modern high efficiency equipment.
Standards For Clean Air Florida Homes, Florida Solar Energy Center, Subrato Chandra
Standards For Clean Air Florida Homes, Florida Solar Energy Center, Subrato Chandra
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These standards are designed for new, slab on grade homes built in Florida. Changes to the standards may be necessary for other house construction types. These standards are not meant to be exclusionary. The home builder may submit alternative materials or design details which will result in equivalent performance. These standards complement all building codes and do not supersede any codes.