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measure performance regularly and alert a homeowner when a A NEW APPROACH TO HVAC
problem is occurring.
Another Building America Research Team, IBACOS, is studying
Though the idea is conceptual right now, the DOE is hoping that how air is distributed in a home to ensure it is being dispersed as
defining the problems will lead to solutions. “We’re confident that efficiently and effectively as possible. It is working on rethinking
if we can help develop technology and practices that are realistic the way HVAC has traditionally been approached to see if better
for the industry to deliver, the result will be much better control of solutions are possible.
HVAC systems that will allow for optimization and energy savings,”
Werling says. “Because new construction demands and energy codes promote
lower energy usage in a home, space conditioning will be a smaller

Driving high-
performance.
Traditional systems
(top) often are
inefficient and
result in wasted
energy. Plug-N-Play
(bottom) simplifies
air delivery by using
a central system of
matching ducts.

CREDIT: IBACOS

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