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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage providing a brief summary of natural ventilation for houses.
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DOE
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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about headers in nonbearing walls.
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Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document with information about the most practical methods to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above.
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing the current state of technology and market gaps for industrialized retrofits as demonstrated by Energiesprong in the Netherlands and providing key recommendations for how the United States might develop its own capacity for such retrofits.
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DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.
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DOE
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DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
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DOE
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
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DOE
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Fact sheet explaining code-compliant methods for dealing with pests.
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DOE
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Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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DOE
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Website with information from DOE about rules and standards for residential air conditioners and heat pumps.
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DOE
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Presentation providing information about correctly installing ductwork in new and existing homes.
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DOE
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A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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DOE
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A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.
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DOE
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A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.
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DOE
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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.
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DOE
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Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.
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DOE
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Brochure with information for homeowners about the benefits of air sealing.
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DOE
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Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...
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DOE
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-humid climate.
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DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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DOE
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Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.
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DOE
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Information sheet explaining how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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DOE
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Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.