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Cooling

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Do you need air conditioning to feel comfortable in summer? If so, you might be wondering: Is there any way to make air conditioning cost less? How can I choose the best A/C for my house? Is it possible to feel cool without air conditioning?

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Resources

“Central Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Efficiency 101” (The Consortium for Energy Efficiency)

Climate Consultant

Cool Roofs

ENERGY STAR

“Swamp Cooler/Evaporative Cooler”

U.S. Department of Energy/Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Cooling Systems
Energy Renovations: HVAC: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners. Building America Best Practices Series, vol. 14, 2011
Heat Pump Systems
Space Heating and Cooling

Supporting Equipment for Heating and Cooling Systems

Discussion Forum

Do Today/Do Later

Cooling projects you can do today:Do your basic cleaning and maintenance.Provide shade for your windows, preferably on the exterior.Check your windows and interior openings for access to prevailing…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

Ready for a New A/C?

The efficiency of a room A/C is measured by its energy efficiency ratio (EER). This is the ratio of the energy the unit removes from the air to the electrical energy the unit uses. A system with a…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

If You Need Mechanical Cooling

When natural cooling just isn’t enough, you have several options for mechanical cooling. They aresimple fans to move room air or exhaust hot air;cooling units for individual rooms; andcentral A/Cs…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.

Work With Nature

The primary goal in cooling is to avoid experiencing heat. Keep the sun out, let cool breezes in, turn off your lights and appliances, and seek the coolest spot indoors or out. The summer sun is a…Continue

Started by Home Energy Saver Feb 15, 2013.