A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems

Learning Objectives

You will be able to:

• Describe general trends when comparing different residential heating systems and how they compare in terms of first costs, operating costs, carbon emissions, and rates of payback.
• Describe how carbon emissions differ from various heating systems fueled by different sources of energy, in a number of locations in the United States.
• Compare and contrast trade-offs involved in specifying high efficiency HVAC equipment for residential projects in terms of payback periods.
• Describe where certain types of HVAC systems may be most appropriate to specify based on multiple factors.

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Course credit: 1 LU/HSW/SD hour  
HSW (Health, Safety and Welfare) and SD (Sustainable Design)

This program meets NAHB's continuing education requirements for the following designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA), Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR), Certified Green Professional (CGP), Graduate Master Builder (GMB), Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR).