This guide is tailored for contractors, outlining effective control strategies for heat pump systems with secondary heating sources. It highlights best practices for installation, configuration, and maintenance to improve energy efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction.

This guide provides contractors with insights on thermostat selections, droop settings, switchover temperature choices, third-party solutions, and integrated controls for various systems.

This comprehensive guide that walks contractors and homeowners through key elements of home insulation and air-sealing products that can lower utility bills and qualify for tax credits.

This guide, part of the Best Practices series from DOE’s Building America program, outlines how homeowners can lower energy costs and enhance the comfort, health, and safety of their homes by upgrading HVAC equipment.

This guide outlines minimum requirements and best practices, along with homeowner education and system setup guidance, to ensure efficient air-source heat pumps and satisfied customers in cold climates.

This guide is structured into four one-page application types, allowing users to match guidance to their specific installation needs: Heating (or heating & cooling) displacement, full HVAC replacement, isolated zone, and new construction.