ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

COMF 3 - Local Space Heating & Cooling: Ductless & Pipeless

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 · 3:35 PM - 5:15 PM

Examine the range of local space heating systems now available, from woodstoves and wood and gas fireplaces, to unvented appliances, to mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners. Discover the dramatic real performance ranges in efficiencies from a low of zero to twenty percent to eighty percent to a high of six hundred percent. Combining intelligent layout with the proper local space system can result in major energy savings and GHG reductions, while providing comfort and even pleasure to the occupants.

By attending this session, participants will

Appreciate the range of local space heating and cooling technologies now available
Understand the huge difference in energy efficiency and emissions from the different systems, including fireplaces
Be better able to decide which, if any, local systems can be an appropriate choice for new and existing homes, and how proper location is important to realize the potential benefits from these technologies

Keyword(s): advanced heat pumps, air conditioning, cold climate, combustion, emissions, energy efficiency, gas, green house gas emissions, HVAC, space heating
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Delivering Comfort & Energy Reductions
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Course Presenter(s):

A.C. Skip Hayden

Course Document(s):

COMF3_Hayden

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