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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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R W Beckett Corporation
Organization(s)
Beckett
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Description
Webpage that gives an introduction to PSC motors and their operation.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Website that describes two ceiling fan types and their respective ENERGY STAR eligible product types.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
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.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
DOE,
EPA
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Description
Information sheet about the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
Author(s)
FESC
Organization(s)
FESC
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Description
Website providing information about the Gossamer Wind Series Ceiling fans, conceived by Danny Parker at the Florida Solar Energy Center as a means of realizing the energy efficiency and comfort potential of ceiling fans.
Author(s)
Holliday,
Martin
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Description
Article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
ORNL
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.