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Evaluation of Bias Issues within Regression-Based Inverse Modeling Methods Against Climate and Building Characteristics Using Synthetic Data

Author(s)

Cummings Jamie E,

Parker Danny S,

Sutherland Karen

Organization(s)

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Publication Date

July, 2010

Report evaluating the accuracy of the regression technique used in 2006 by using the same least-squares regression analysis on data created from hourly energy simulation software.

Evaluation of Boulder, CO, SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings Programs

Author(s)

Arena Lois,

Vijayakumar Gayathri

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

April, 2012

Report summarizing CARB's analysis of Boulder, Colorado's SmartRegs ordinance in the existing home market.

Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery Packages

Author(s)

Berman Mark,

Smith Pepper,

Porse Erik

Organization(s)

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group

Publication Date

July, 2013

Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.

Evaluation of the Effective Moisture Penetration Depth Model for Estimating Moisture Buffering in Buildings

Author(s)

Woods Jason,

Winkler Jon,

Christensen Dane

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

January, 2013

Research study examining the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model and its suitability for building simulations.

Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept: Annual Performance Assessment in Scale Test Buildings Stage Gate 1B

Author(s)

Parker,

Sherwin

Organization(s)

FSEC

Publication Date

March, 2008

Report about an experimental evaluation conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.

Evaluation of Ventilation Strategies in New Construction Multifamily Buildings

Author(s)

Maxwell Sean,

Berger David,

Zuluaga Marc

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

July, 2014

Report outlining research that helps inform best practices for air sealing multi-family buildings in the Northeast.

Example Procedures for Developing Acceptance-Range Criteria for BESTEST-EX

Author(s)

Judkoff Ron,

Polly Benjamin,

Bianchi Marcus V A,

Neymark Joel

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

J. Neymark & Associates

Publication Date

August, 2010

Document providing an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX.

Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Exploratory Study

Author(s)

Mosiman,

Wagner,

Schirber

Organization(s)

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

NSTAR

Publication Date

February, 2013

Research study searching for combinations of existing technologies that could enable a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings.

Expert Meeting Report: Energy Savings You Can Bank On

Author(s)

Berman Mark,

Springer Jeremy,

Smith Pepper,

Porse Erik

Organization(s)

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group

Publication Date

February, 2013

Expert meeting on the topic of performance guarantees and financing vehicles for energy efficiency upgrades.

Expert Meeting Report: Exploring the Disconnect Between Rated and Field Performance of Water Heating Systems

Author(s)

Hoeschele,

Weitzel

Organization(s)

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group

Publication Date

May, 2013

The main objective of this expert meeting was to bring together a group of experts intimately involved with issues related to assessing the performance of residential high efficiency water heating systems.

Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research Results

Author(s)

Ojczyk Cindy,

Huelman Patrick H,

Carmody John

Organization(s)

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota

Publication Date

May, 2013

Expert meeting report describing the need for greater understanding of foundation systems including moisture and insulation issues.

Expert Meeting Report: Interior Insulation Retrofit of Mass Masonry Wall Assemblies

Author(s)

Ueno,

Van Straaten

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

February, 2012

Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.

Expert Meeting Report: Key Innovations for Adding Energy Efficiency to Maintenance Projects

Author(s)

Wood,

Wiehagen

Organization(s)

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

September, 2012

Expert meeting describing meeting details for key innovations for adding energy efficiency upgrades to maintenance projects.

Expert Meeting Report: Recommendations for Applying Water Heaters in Combination Space and Domestic Water Heating Systems

Author(s)

Rudd Armin,

Ueno Kohta,

Bergey Daniel,

Osser Rosie

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

June, 2012

Expert meeting describing meeting details for recommendations for applying water heaters in combination space and domestic water heating systems.

Expert Meeting Report: Simplified Space Conditioning Strategies for Energy Efficient Homes

Author(s)

Stecher

Organization(s)

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

July, 2011

Expert meeting held to discuss simplified space conditioning systems in low load homes, including the relationship between advanced thermal enclosures, space conditioning systems and comfort.

Expert Meeting Report: Windows Options for New and Existing Homes

Author(s)

Ojczyk Cindy,

Carmody John,

Haglund Kerry

Organization(s)

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota

Publication Date

May, 2013

Expert meeting report aimed at a greater understanding of the windows research that Building America partners and national laboratories are engaged in to help professionals and consumers choose best practice strategies.

Expert Meeting: Optimized Heating Systems Using Condensing Boilers and Baseboard Convectors

Author(s)

Arena Lois

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

January, 2013

Expert meeting held to review and discuss results and future plans for research to improve the performance of hydronic heating systems using condensing boilers and baseboard convectors.

Extension Foundation - A Partner to Cooperative Extension

Author(s)

Extension Foundation

Organization(s)

Extension Foundation,

Cooperative Extension System

Publication Date

January, 2013

Homepage for Extension Foundation, a partner of the Cooperative Extension System, whose goal is providing an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the best land-grant university minds across America.

External Insulation of Masonry Walls and Wood Framed Walls

Author(s)

Baker Peter

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

January, 2013

Research study developing baseline engineering analysis to support the installation of thick layers of exterior insulation (2 in. to 8 in.) on existing masonry walls and wood framed walls.

Fans, Ventilating for Consumers

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Organization(s)

DOE,

EPA

Publication Date

January, 2013

Information sheet about the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.

FEMA 511 - Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding A Guide for Communities

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

June, 2005

Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.

FEMA 551, Selecting Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures

Author(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Organization(s)

FEMA

Publication Date

March, 2007

Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.

Fiber Glass Duct Board Fabrication Instructions

Author(s)

Johns Manville

Organization(s)

Johns Manville

Publication Date

January, 2008

Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.

Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit Programs

Author(s)

Edwards J,

Bohac D,

Nelson C,

Smith I

Organization(s)

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota

Publication Date

July, 2013

Report describing a project focused on the use of home energy ratings as a tool to promote energy retrofits in existing homes.

Field Evaluation of Programmable Thermostats

Author(s)

Sachs Olga,

Tiefenbeck Verena,

Duvier Caroline,

Qin Angela,

Cheney Kate,

Akers Craig,

Roth Kurt

Organization(s)

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,

Fraunhofer CSE,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

December, 2012

Research study evaluating a low-cost and scalable way to reduce heating energy consumption using the energy-saving features of programmable thermostats (i.e., automatic daytime and nighttime setbacks).

Field Monitoring Protocol: Mini-Split Heat Pumps

Author(s)

Christensen Dane,

Fang X,

Tomerlin Jeff,

Winkler Jon,

Hancock Ed

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Mountain Energy Partnership

Publication Date

March, 2011

Information sheet with an analysis of mini split heat pump systems.

Field Performance of Unvented Cathedralized (UC) Attics in the USA, PA-0502

Author(s)

Rudd

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

January, 2005

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

Field Test Protocol: Standard Internal Load Generation for Unoccupied Test Homes

Author(s)

Fang X,

Christensen Dane,

Barker Greg M,

Hancock Ed

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Mountain Energy Partnership

Publication Date

June, 2011

Report describing a simple and general way to generate House Simulation Protocol (HSP)-consistent internal sensible and latent loads in unoccupied homes.

Foam Shrinks, and Other Lessons, PA-1201

Author(s)

Lstiburek

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

March, 2012

Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.

Fortified Home Technical Resources

Author(s)

IBHS Fortified Home

Organization(s)

IBHS Fortified Home

Publication Date

September, 2020

Website providing guides, standards, and references describing the requirements of the IBHS Fortified Home program to improve the disaster resistance of new and existing homes.

Foundation Heat Exchangers for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems - Numerical Modeling and Experimental Validation

Author(s)

Xing Lu,

Cullin James R,

Spitler Jeffrey D,

Im Piljae,

Fisher Daniel E

Organization(s)

Oklahoma State University,

OSU,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Publication Date

December, 2011

Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.

General PV Specification

Author(s)

Aldrich Robb

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

March, 2009

Brochure on specifications for PV systems.

General Solar Thermal Specification

Author(s)

Aldrich Robb

Organization(s)

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

March, 2009

Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.

Gossamer Wind ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fans

Author(s)

FESC

Organization(s)

FESC

Publication Date

October, 2014

Website providing information about the Gossamer Wind Series Ceiling fans, conceived by Danny Parker at the Florida Solar Energy Center as a means of realizing the energy efficiency and comfort potential of ceiling fans.

Greenguard Certification for Paints and Coatings

Organization(s)

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute

Publication Date

January, 2009

Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.

Groundwater Control, Info-101

Author(s)

Building Science Corporation

Organization(s)

BSC

Publication Date

May, 2009

Information sheet about groundwater control.

Guide for Team Leaders to Help Disaster Victims Get Back to a Healthy Home

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Organization(s)

HUD,

CDC,

EPA,

FEMA,

OSHA

Publication Date

January, 2022

Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.

Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home

Author(s)

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Organization(s)

EPA

Publication Date

April, 2022

Report about opportunities for ventilation when traditional methods are limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.

Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated Crawlspaces

Author(s)

Dickson

Organization(s)

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

January, 2013

Report explaining the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and to outline prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces.

Guide to Insulating Sheathing

Author(s)

Building Science Corporation

Organization(s)

BSC

Publication Date

January, 2007

Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.

Guidelines for Installing Flexible Duct

Author(s)

ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,

Air Duct Council

Organization(s)

ADC

Publication Date

March, 2011

Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.

Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph,

Brennan Terry

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

January, 2001

Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.

Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlus

Author(s)

Wilson Eric,

Christensen Craig

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

March, 2012

Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.

Heat your Water with the Sun

Author(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Organization(s)

NREL

Publication Date

December, 2003

Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.

High Hats, Swiss Cheese, and Fluorescent Lighting?

Author(s)

McCullough,

Gordon

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Publication Date

January, 2002

Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.

High Performance Building Details: Garage Band Joist Air Barrier

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

July, 2010

Information sheet about air barriers.

High Performance Building Details: Insulation and Air Sealing II

Author(s)

Steven Winter Associates

Organization(s)

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

July, 2010

Brochure with details on insulation and air sealing.

High R-Value Wall Assembly: Double Stud with Spray Foam Wall Construction

Author(s)

Building Science Corporation

Organization(s)

BSC

Publication Date

November, 2014

Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems; Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series

Author(s)

Baechler Michael C,

Gilbride Theresa L,

Ruiz Kathi,

Steward Heidi,

Love Pat M

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Publication Date

June, 2007

Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and Response

Author(s)

LaMarche Janelle,

Cheney Kate,

Akers Craig,

Roth Kurt,

Sachs Olga

Organization(s)

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,

Fraunhofer CSE,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

December, 2012

Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.