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NAHB
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Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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DOE
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Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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DOE
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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EPA
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This report is designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010/2013 and ANSI/ACCA’s 5 QI-2015 protocol, thereby improving the performance of HVAC equipment in new homes when compared to homes built to minimum code.
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PG&E
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Fact sheet providing information on how evaporative coolers work, how to select and size a unit, and basic installation practices.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
This report evaluates the performance of variable-capacity comfort systems, with a focus on inverter-driven, variable-capacity systems, as well as proposed system enhancements.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
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FSEC
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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.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
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DOE
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A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Description
Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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DOE
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Description
Article describing how evaporative coolers work and how to maintain them.
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NORESCO
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Article describing RESNET guidance on evaporative coolers.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.
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Pima County Public Library
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Web article describing the evolution of evaporative coolers, water usage of evaporative coolers, and links to information on selecting an evaporative cooler.
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IBACOS
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.
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DOE
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DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.
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FSEC
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FSEC PDF guide on effective fan types and placement in the Southeast.
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Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative,
ARIES
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Report on the field evaluation of whole-building approaches and estimation of the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space conditioning in new manufactured homes.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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EPA
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
De Montfort University,
DMU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
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EPA
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Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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IOR
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Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.
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ENERGY STAR
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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EPA
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EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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RMI
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Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Washington Post
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Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.
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The Earthbound Report
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Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Training module for HVAC technicians on how to size cold climate heat pumps.
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Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center
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Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Big Ass Fans,
HPAC Engineering
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Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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UT Austin School of Architecture
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Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Report on performance of current diagnostics as well as a draft test method for use in future air flow evaluations.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
California Energy Commission
Description
Guidance on performance of current diagnostics as well as a draft test method for use in future air flow evaluations.
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NREL
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News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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DOE
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Project discussing buried or encapsulated ducts and their pros and cons.