On-Site Wind Energy Systems New Residential What is an On-Site Wind Energy System? On-site wind energy systems provide renewable energy in areas with sufficient wind speed. Prime locations for harvesting wind energy in New Jersey are along the shore.[1] The two main...
Green Power New Residential What is Green Power? Green power refers to renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit including electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, some forms of biomass, and low-impact...
Geothermal Heat Pumps New Residential What are Geothermal Heat Pumps? Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), also known as ground source heat pumps or geo-exchange systems use the constant temperature (45°F- 75°F) of the earth to cool buildings in the summer and warm them in...
Part-Load Efficiency New Residential What is Part-Load Efficiency? Part-load efficiency refers to the ability of an HVAC system to handle part-load energy use. Factors that impact the internal load of a home include heat generated by occupants, processes, equipment,...
Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment New Residential What is Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment? Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems consume 48% of the energy used in a typical US home.[1] Design engineers often oversize HVAC systems to comply with code or...
Thermal Mass New Residential What is Thermal Massing? Thermal massing utilizes building materials to absorb, store and release heat produced by sunlight. Masonry materials with high specific heat capacities and high density, like concrete, stone, brick, and tile, are...
