Advanced HVAC Humidity Control for Hot-Humid Climates

Published Monday, April 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program has spurred innovations in building efficiency, durability, and affordability for more than 25 years. Elevating a clean energy economy and skilled workforce, this world-class research program partners with industry to leverage cutting-edge science and deployment opportunities to reduce home energy use and help mitigate climate change.

In cooperation with the Building America Program, Home Innovation Research Labs is one of many Building America teams working to drive innovations that address the challenges identified in the Program’s Research-to-Market Plan.

This report, Advanced Humidity Control for Hot-Humid Climates, explores a cost-effective solution to improve humidity control and comfort for homes in hot-humid climates using conventional equipment with modified control settings.

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