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Title: An Approach to High-Performance Affordable Housing Using Point-Source Space Conditioning

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1764642· OSTI ID:1764642
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  1. The Levy Partnership, Inc., New York, NY (United States)

This project explored the use of minisplit ductless heat pumps in combination with small through-wall transfer fans to provide space conditioning in small single-story homes including manufactured homes and homes built by Habitat for Humanity. The objectives were to reduce space conditioning energy consumption by 50% compared to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code while maintaining home affordability and thermal comfort. The strategy to achieve this goal also included a highly efficient thermal envelope to reduce space conditioning loads.

Research Organization:
The Levy Partnership, Inc., New York, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
EE0007055
OSTI ID:
1764642
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102020-5478; 8607
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English