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NREL
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Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.
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NREL
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The Standard Work Specifications (SWS) are a tool for industry guidance to ensure effective, durable, and safe work is performed during home upgrades.
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NREL
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Description
Research report detailing Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) partnership with Manatee County Habitat for Humanity to design a compact, Zero Energy Ready Home in Florida, tackling challenges like equipment sizing and indoor air quality, offering insights for projects surpassing building code...
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NREL
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Description
A website providing geospatial data , tools, and maps including data on the U.S. solar resources for solar power.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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NREL
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Description
Homepage for NREL research, support, and deployment information for the safety and health of workers, visitors, the public, the environment, and laboratory assets.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing the research on energy-efficient strategies for small single-story homes, including manufactured and Habitat for Humanity-built homes, utilizing mini split ductless heat pumps and through-wall transfer fans to achieve a 50% reduction in energy consumption compared to the 2009...
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NREL
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Website estimating energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.
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NREL
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NREL webpage of standard work specification of exterior and interior, attic floors, attic knee walls, and unique installations.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Website with prepopulated information about the United States renewable resources.
Organization(s)
NREL
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Description
Infographic providing details on choosing the right advanced power strip based on your habits to reduce the electricity wasted when your electronic devices are idle.
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NREL
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Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
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NAHB,
SEI,
ORNL,
NREL
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Description
Fact sheet describing advanced wall framing.
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NREL
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Description
Fact sheet providing background and technical information on Trombe wall design
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Short report providing tips on how to reduce heat gain and passively cool a home.