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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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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR criteria that requires clothes dryers meet this set of efficiency and cycle time requirements using eligibility and energy performance metrics.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Calculator to help homeowner's calculate the size of pool pump they need.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Guide for homeowners describing how to find and seal basement and attic air leaks, determine if attic insulation is adequate, make improvements safely, and reduce energy bills.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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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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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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The ENERGY STAR criteria for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers.
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ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
ENERGY STAR
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Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
ENERGY STAR
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EPA
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Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
ENERGY STAR
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EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Water Management System Builder Checklist.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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ENERGY STAR factsheet describing the HVAC Quality Installation Program