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Download full textKelly, George E.; Bean, John – 1977
This publication is a study of the dynamic performance of a 5-ton air-to-air heat pump in a residence in Washington, D.C. The effect of part-load operation on the heat pump's cooling and heating coefficients of performance was determined. Discrepancies between measured performance and manufacturer-supplied performance data were found when the unit…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness, Energy
Federal Energy Administration, Washington, DC. – 1975
This pamphlet presents simple suggestions for energy conservation. Sections include: (1) In and around the home; (2) Using the family car; and (3) In the marketplace. The suggestions given are mostly common sense tips like dressing appropriately for either hot or cold weather, use electrical appliances and lights sparingly and at off-peak times,…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Electrical Appliances, Energy Conservation, Facility Improvement
Making the Most of Your Energy Dollars in Home Heating & Cooling. NBS Consumer Information Series 8.
Jacobs, Madeleine; Petersen, Stephen R. – 1975
This pamphlet is a homeowner's guide to home weatherization. It provides a step-by-step energy audit that anyone can use to help determine the insulation needs of their home. This is not a "how-to-do-it" booklet, but is a guide by which homeowners can determine the best combination of improvements for their house, climate, and fuel…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Consumer Education, Economic Factors
State Univ. of New York, Ithaca. Coll. of Human Ecology at Cornell Univ. – 1977
This cooperative extension publication from Cornell University is a guide for energy conservation in homes, apartments, and transportation. Written in non-technical language, this guide provides the layperson with information about weatherization, home appliance use, recreation and transportation practices to conserve energy and, thus, save money.…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Economic Factors, Energy
Eccli, Eugene; And Others – 1977
This publication is a collection of inexpensive energy saving tips and home improvements for home owners, particularly in low-income areas or in older homes. Section titles are: (1) Keeping Warm; (2) Getting Heat Where You Need It; (3) Using the Sun; (4) Furnaces, Stoves, and Fireplaces; (5) Insulation and Other Energy Needs; (6) Do-It-Yourself…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Community Action, Economic Factors
Navarro Coll., Corsicana, TX. – 1979
This module is the eleventh in a series of eleven modules in an energy conservation curriculum for secondary and postsecondary vocational students. It is designed for use by itself or as part of a sequence of four modules on energy conservation in building construction and operation (see also modules 8, 9, and 10). The objective of this module is…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Consumer Economics, Costs
