ACI Home Performance Conference 2009

HVAC 5 - Whole House Applications Ductless Minisplit

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 · 10:35 AM - 12:15 PM

Ductless mini-splits are the common form of cooling and heating technologies in Europe and the Far East, while having less than 1% of the North American market. Recently, this technology has seen an explosion in terms of advances to enhance its efficiency, as compared to central systems. This session will define what ductless mini-splits are and how they offer advantages for both heating and cooling compared to conventional air conditioning and central heating technologies, such as furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced significantly, both because of their inherent higher unit efficiencies and by locating and using them strategically to reduce overall house energy requirements.

By attending this session, participants will

Learn what mini-splits are and why they are so popular elsewhere in the world
See their opportunities and measured performance for North American housing, what the barriers are, and how these might be overcome
Be better able to see how this rapidly-advancing technology can play a significant role in our energy future, lowering overall energy use, GHG emissions, and reducing peak electrical demand

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: HVAC
CEU: AIA American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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