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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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U.S. Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020
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Van der Meer
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Pennsylvania Housing Research/Resource Center
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Recessed lighting is here to stay. If installed incorrectly they may contribute to air leakage and compromise building integrity.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
Author(s)
Less,
Walker
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Description
Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Source Energy and Carbon Decisions chapter helps users carefully assess the impacts of switching from gas to electricity for heating end-uses, using source energy and/or carbon emissions...
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Lutron
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Lutron
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Description
Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
EPA
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Description
Webpage on the ENERGY STAR website that list products that exceed the ENERGY STAR minimum criteria for their category, with links to several product categories, including windows, HVAC, home appliances, and computer monitors.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Website for finding rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
Author(s)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
Author(s)
McCullough,
Gordon
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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PNNL
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Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website explaining the basics of LED lightning, their lifespan, their use in general lighting applications, the amount of heat produced, and why you should choose ENERGY STAR certified LED products for your home.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A fact sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs & how to find the right one to fit your lighting fixture.
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Energy Action Fairfax
Organization(s)
Fairfax County,
VA
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Description
Webpage describing a lightbulb exchange program in Fairfax county, VA.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Information about LED lighting technology.
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American Lighting Association
Organization(s)
ALA
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Description
American Lighting Association website homepage.
Author(s)
EnergySaver
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.
Author(s)
Holton
Organization(s)
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. Department of Energy
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A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.