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Lisa Ng, Ph.D., National Institute of Standards and Technology |
A net-zero energy (NZE) residential test facility is used to evaluate options for achieving NZE performance on a home similar in size, aesthetics, and amenities to those in the surrounding communities while meeting the average electricity and water use needs of a family of four. The facility incorporates renewable energy and energy efficient technologies, including a heat recovery ventilator sized to meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010 ventilation requirements, because ventilation is a significant portion of the energy requirement in a NZE home. This presentation will discuss the operation of the HRV and its impact on the indoor air quality and energy use.
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