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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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ENERGY STAR Certified Ceiling Fans

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.

Gossamer Wind Ceiling Fans

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Author(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
University of Central Florida
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Organization(s)
FSEC,
UCF
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.

Raised Ceiling Interior Duct System

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.

Renewable Energy Ready Home Solar Site Assessment Tool

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website tool intended to guide home builders in assessing whether a new home has the proper physical orientation to support a future installation of a solar energy system.

Resource Manual for Building WaterSense Labeled New Homes

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.

WaterSense Labeled New Home Inspection Checklist

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Resource that provides a checklist of program criteria for water-efficient new homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.