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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)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Calculator to help homeowner's calculate the size of pool pump they need.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
Author(s)
Owrth,
Ludovici,
Joyce,
Fernstrom
Organization(s)
California Energy Commission
Publication Date
Description
This CASE report proposes updates and revisions to the standards for residential swimming pool filtration pumps, new and replacement single phase pump motors under 5 horsepower (HP), controllers, portable electric spas as well as expanding the scope of the current standards to include light emitting...
Author(s)
Fischel Ben,
Steffensen Sean
Organization(s)
California Energy Commission,
CEC
Publication Date
Description
This report discusses proposed updates to the pool pumps and motors, and portable electric spas standards in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 to 1609). These proposed updates are part of the 2012 Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking, Phase I...
Author(s)
Cullin James R,
Spitler Jeffrey D,
Gehlin Signhild E A
Organization(s)
Federation of European Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations,
REHVA,
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Swedish Centre for Shallow Geothermal Energy
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Description
A research paper discussing the use of foundation heat exchangers for ground source heat pump systems in European climates.
Author(s)
City of Portland OR
Organization(s)
City of Portland OR
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Description
Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.
Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.
Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Document of requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.