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A high-MERV portable air cleaner can reduce your risk of getting COVID-19

How to Make a High-MERV DIY Portable Air Cleaner

Posted by Allison Bailes on October 7, 2020

Twitter is an utter hellscape in some ways, but it does have a few redeeming qualities. I've seen...

A simple design feature can lower the pressure drop across a high-MERV filter

How to Make a Good High-MERV Filter Even Better

Posted by Allison Bailes on September 24, 2020

I hate it when I don't see ahead of time what seems obvious afterward. I've assembled a lot of...

HVAC Design

If you're building or remodeling a home, do you know how much thought is going into the design of your new HVAC system(s)? Do you know how much calculating is going into the HVAC design? Most homes don't get nearly enough of either.

If you want your heating, cooling, and ventilating system(s) to perform well, you need to start with good design. Here's why you want good HVAC design:

Training

Looking to learn new skills to use in the construction, HVAC, home inspection, or home improvement industries? Want to learn how to help people live in more comfortable, healthful, durable, and efficient homes? Want to live in a more comfortable, healthful, durable, and efficient home? Seeking advanced training as a home energy auditor or rater? Energy Vanguard can help.

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Total Energy Use Calculation for Gas and Electricity [XLS]

Directions: 1. Set up the year and month columns to correspond to the data you'll be entering.

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Energy Vanguard's List of Acronyms and Initials

Coming across unfamiliar acronyms and initials in building science, green building, and home performance can make understanding difficult.