Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Description
Research study outlining results of monitoring a low temperature heat pump.
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FSEC
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Description
Repor ourlining testing results from a 53 home monitored sample, long-term energy use of electric resistance clothes dryers.
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Report summarizing a case study about the performance of three occupied homes built in 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report describing a lighting and smart power strip retrofit evaluation that was conducted on 56 all-electric, existing Florida homes to see how lighting and miscellaneous electric loads might be reduced.
Organization(s)
NMIC
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Description
Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
Organization(s)
ARIES,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Levy Partnership
Publication Date
Description
This report investigates whether mini-split heat pumps can live up to their potential for one market segment: multifamily retrofits.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Colorado,
CU,
University of Colorado-Boulder,
CU Boulder
Publication Date
Description
This paper discusses model validation using data from three thermosiphon systems.
Organization(s)
Delmar CENGAGE Learning
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Description
Book with indepth information about hydronic systems for residential and commercial buildings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
Organization(s)
University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
Organization(s)
Western Wood Products Association
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Description
Document addressing common questions about moisture, mold and wood.
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet about mold mitigation.
Organization(s)
RESNET
Publication Date
Description
RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.
Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Program
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Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.
Organization(s)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners,
NABCEP
Publication Date
Description
This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing the proposed point structure for the prescriptive approach of the energy efficiency chapter of the NGBS update.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Report about a test home project evaluating strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high performance new construction homes.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Homes (Ver. 3/3.1, Rev. 9).
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet about the National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, a public database that characterizes the performance and costs of common residential energy efficiency measures.
Organization(s)
National Environmental Balancing Bureau,
NEBB
Publication Date
Description
Standard that includes testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) to produce design flows for air and hydronic systems.
Organization(s)
BARA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Building Media
Publication Date
Description
Report investigating what motivates remodelers to become energy-focused and what technical knowledge that need to be energy-focused.
Organization(s)
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Publication Date
Description
Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.
Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
An article about double-hung windows.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Building science insight into crawlspaces.
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Report demonstrating cost-effective energy savings targets as well as improved comfort and indoor environmental quality associated with deep energy retrofits by a large public housing authority as part of a larger rehabilitation effort.
Organization(s)
NFPA
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Description
Standard containing requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment intended to protect lives by warning occupants of the presence of CO in sufficient time to allow occupants to escape or take other appropriate action.
Organization(s)
National Fenestration Rating Council
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Description
Standard providing a procedure for determining fenestration attachment product U-factors.
Organization(s)
National Fenestration Rating Council
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Description
Standard for determining fenestration attachment product SHGC and visible transmittance.
Organization(s)
FSEC
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Description
Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Book providing home owners with building science information to help make good decisions when planning a home remodel or renovation.
Organization(s)
ORNL
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Description
Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.
Organization(s)
BA-PIRC,
Newport Partners
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Description
Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Research study using modeling to determine optimal combination(s) of components/pumps, high efficiency heat sources, plumbing configurations and controls that result in the highest overall efficiency for a hydronic system.
Organization(s)
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
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Description
Report providing information to researchers, utility program managers, and building owners interested in controlling heating energy waste and improving resident comfort.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.
Organization(s)
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
Organization(s)
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Publication Date
Description
Article investigating how a linear input/output relationship can be used as a simple model of the performance of a combination hydronic heating system over heating only, DHW only, and combined loads.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Paper examining the monitored performance of four newly constructed near zero energy homes in Florida.
Organization(s)
San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
Publication Date
Description
Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report describing research on how to reduce energy used by residential homes by applying shallow and deep retrofits to an existing home.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
Publication Date
Description
Report describing single retrofit measures applied to shallow retrofitted homes that could be used to refine the deep retrofit package.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.
Organization(s)
Technical Services Information Bureau,
Walls & Ceilings
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Description
Manual covering design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with info on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, fire and sound ratings, etc.