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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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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Webpage listing ACCA Manual J and D calculation software that is approved by ACCA.
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California Energy Codes and Standards
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California Energy Commission
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Subprogram of the California Statewide Codes and Standards Program designed to help cities and counties to adopt above-state-code ordinances.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website providing information about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of approximately 35,000 homes every year.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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ENERGY STAR website outlining the program requirements for NextGen, an EPA initiative aimed at advancing energy efficiency in residential construction.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Website showing compliance timelines for various versions of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Home program requirements with links to national program requirements documents and checklists.
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Hot Water Solutions NW
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HWS NW
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Guide describing how to choose energy-efficient water heaters, including heat pump models, with tips on installation, rebates, and incentives for maximizing energy savings.
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Widder Sarah H,
Larson Ben
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
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Conference proceedings from the 2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings that highlights efforts to expand energy efficiency adoption, address barriers across market sectors, and introduce a new focus on energy equity for underserved communities.
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Washington State Building Code Council
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Washington State Department of Enterprise Services
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State building energy code for the State of Washington.
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BetterBricks
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
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Website containing useful resources regarding central heat pump water heater systems.