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DOE
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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DOE
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This webpage provides an interactive walk-through of the installation of a heat pump water heater in a home in Massachusetts, including how-to videos of the installation, video interviews with the homeowners, installer, and utility program partners, and visual tours of the home before and after...
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DOE
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Description
Information about LED lighting technology.
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DOE
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Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
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DOE
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Description
Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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DOE,
NEEP
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Description
This webpage provides an interactive walk-through of the installation of a heat pump water heater in a home in Maine, including how-to videos of the installation, video interviews with the homeowners, installer, and utility program partners, and visual tours of the home before and after installation...
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NAHB Research Center,
DOE
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Description
Report detailing the proposed point structure for the prescriptive approach of the energy efficiency chapter of the NGBS update.
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DOE
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Description
Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about headers in nonbearing walls.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Document on the development of two simple in-home efficiency test methods that can be used by technicians, researchers, or interested homeowners to verify the correct operation and energy efficiency of a homes air conditioning and heating equipment.
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DOE
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Description
U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.
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DOE
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Description
DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
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DOE
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Description
Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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DOE
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Description
Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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DOE
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Description
Webpage describing a DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. The challenge engages industry partners and focuses around the Cold Climate Heat Pumps, a more environmental and efficient heating alternative to traditional heating.
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DOE
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Description
Presentation providing information about correctly installing ductwork in new and existing homes.
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DOE
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Description
IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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DOE
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Description
Web page providing an overview of room-level air conditioning systems such as window units and mini-splits.
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DOE
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Description
A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.
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DOE
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Description
A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.
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DOE
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Description
Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.
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DOE
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Description
Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Document describing issues of wind pressure resistance in walls with exterior rigid foam sheathing installed directly over framing members.
Technical Highlight - NREL Tests Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Different Climates
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Document about laboratory testing of five integrated heat pump water heaters (HPWH).
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DOE
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Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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DOE
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Description
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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DOE
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Description
Case study of new home construction in the hot-humid climate.
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DOE
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Description
Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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DOE
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Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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DOE
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Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.
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DOE
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Description
A reference guide providing basic tips on using backup generators safely and effectively.
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DOE
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Description
Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.
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SEI,
DOE,
ORNL
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Description
Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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DOE
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Description
DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.