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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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A guide to residential energy storage and rooftop solar: State net metering policies and utility rate tariff structures

Author(s)

Kerby Jessica,

Tarekegne Bethel

Organization(s)

PNNL,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Publication Date

June, 2024

Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.

Development and Validation of Home Comfort System for Total Performance Deficiency/ Fault Detection and Optimal Comfort Control

Author(s)

Jiang Yilin,

Ejenakevwe,

Kevwe,

Wang Junke,

Song Li,

Tang Choon Yik,

Wang Gang,

Brambley Michael

Organization(s)

University of Oklahoma,

University of Miami,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. DOE

Publication Date

May, 2024

Report examining the use of smart thermostat data to detect performance degradation and optimize comfort control in home AC systems.