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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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Author(s)
Sanchez
Organization(s)
Home Power
Publication Date
Description
Web article about solar site assessment.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.
Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Specifications to assist builders in designing and constructing homes equipped with a set of features that make the installation of solar energy systems after the completion of the home’s construction easier and less expensive.
Author(s)
Solar Energy Technologies Office
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.
Author(s)
Underwriters Laboratories LLC
Organization(s)
UL
Publication Date
Description
Standard covering overs mounting systems, including mounting devices, clamping devices and ground lugs for use with photovoltaic modules and panels and contains requirements for ground-mounted and roof systems as part of a nonstructural building component.
Author(s)
Springer David,
Seitzler Matt,
Backman Christine,
Weitzel Elizabeth
Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Publication Date
Description
Report on investigating the effectiveness of using solar thermal water heaters to address heat losses from piping while recirculating water in multifamily buildings.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Publication Date
Description
DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
Author(s)
Attachments Energy Rating Council
Organization(s)
AERC
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.