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Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons learned

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Lessons Learned chapter focuses on successful deep energy retrofit projects throughout the U.S.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Occupant Behavior

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Occupant Behavior chapter discusses how to assess homeowner behavior patterns and use these patterns to enhance overall energy savings.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Over-Time, Phased Guidance

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Over Time, Phased Guidance chapter presents a phased approach to deep energy retrofits.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Reducing Costs and Increasing Cost-Effectiveness

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Reducing costs and Increasing Cost-Effectiveness chapter provides suggestions for controlling deep retrofit costs, including both 'do's' and 'don'ts'.

Designing Houses That Keep Their Cool

2013

Wilson Alex

Green Building Advisor

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.

Directory of Certified Product Performance

2012

Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute

AHRI

Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

Distribution and Room Air Mixing Risks to Retrofitted Homes

2014

Burdick Arlan

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Report outlining the issues with using existing ducts with a new low-load HVAC system, which reduces throw at supply registers causing decreased mixing of supply and room air, leading to potential thermal comfort complaints.

DOE Steep Slope Calculator

2005

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

ORNL,

DOE

Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.

Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

2023

Energy Saver

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.

Earth Tubes Exhibit

2022

Clean Energy Exhibition

Clean Energy Exhibition,

Solar World

Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.

Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt, FEMA 528

2014

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.

Earthship Huts – Low Hanging Fruit in the Fight Against Poverty

2012

Feineigle Mark

Permaculture Research Institute

Article describing earthship homes.

Energy and IAQ Implications of Residential Ventilation Cooling

2014

Walker Iain S,

Turner William JN

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) Frequently Asked Questions

2011

ENERGY STAR

A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.

Energy Renovations Insulation - A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 17

2012

Baechler Michael C,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.

Energy Resources: A Course on the Fundamentals of the World's Energy, its Source, Usage and Conservation

2025

Dallas Abbott

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.

Energy Retrofitting Advanced Technologies in a Hot Climate, Henderson Nevada

2002

National Association of Home Builders

NAHB,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

HUD,

Office of Policy Development and Research,

PDR

Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

Energy Saver: Heat Pump Systems

2024

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.

Energy Savers: Geothermal Heat Pumps

2012

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.

Energy Savings Potential of Radiative Cooling Technologies

2015

Fernandez Nick,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.

ENERGY STAR Certified Ceiling Fans

2014

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.

ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Equipment – Eligibility Criteria Version 6.1

2022

ENERGY STAR

Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.

ENERGY STAR® Certified Heat Pump Water Heaters Sales Guide

2024

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE,

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA

Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.

ENERGY STAR® Certified Mini Split Heat Pumps

2023

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.

ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights

2014

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.

EPA Adds Clothes Dryers to Energy Star Program, Increasing Energy Efficiency of New Appliances

2014

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Archived 2014 EPA newsroom release describing new EnergyStar standards for clothes dryers.

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

2016

Sullivan Greg P,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.

Evaluation of Exterior Shades at PNNL Lab Homes and Occupied Field Sites

2020

Cort Katherine A,

Hunt Walter E

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

Evaluation of Interior Cellular Shades in a Residential Building

2021

Bhandari Mahabir,

et al.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.

Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate

2016

Sutherland Karen,

Martin Eric,

Parker Danny S

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,

ACEEE

Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.

Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity - Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized Solutions

2014

Milby M,

Baker Julie D,

Yee Shannon

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR

Study investigating homeowner measure package choices in the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program compared to cost-optimal choices determined through Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) modeling software.

Evaluation of the NightCool Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept: Annual Performance Assessment in Scale Test Buildings Stage Gate 1B

2008

Parker Danny S,

Sherwin John S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report about an experimental evaluation conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.

Evaluation of the Thermal and Moisture Performance of Insulating Shades

2022

Cort Katherine A,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.

Evaporative Cooler

2023

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.

Evaporative Cooler Tips

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.

Evaporative Coolers

2014

NORESCO

Article describing RESNET guidance on evaporative coolers.

Evaporative Coolers

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Article describing how evaporative coolers work and how to maintain them.

Evaporative Coolers Work Best in Dry Areas of the U.S. (Area A)

2022

Water Science School

U.S. Geological Survey,

USGS

Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.

Evaporative Coolers: General History of the Evaporative Cooler

2022

Pima County Public Library

Web article describing the evolution of evaporative coolers, water usage of evaporative coolers, and links to information on selecting an evaporative cooler.

Even in Frigid Temperatures, Air-Source Heat Pumps Keep Homes Warm From Alaska Coast to U.S. Mass Market

2021

Rettig Molly

National Renewal Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Article describing a study of the potential to use heat pumps to heat and cool homes across the United States, including cold climate locations like Alaska.

Fans for Cooling

2020

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.

Fans to Reduce Cooling Costs in the Southeast

1985

Florida Solar Energy Center

FSEC

FSEC PDF guide on effective fan types and placement in the Southeast.

Field Evaluation of Advances in Energy-Efficiency Practices for Manufactured Homes

2016

Dentz Jordan,

et al.

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES

Report on the field evaluation of whole-building approaches and estimation of the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space conditioning in new manufactured homes.

Flexible Roofing Facility: 2001 Summer Test Results

2002

Parker Danny S,

Sonne Jeffrey K,

Sherwin John S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Flood Cleanup: Protecting Indoor Air Quality

2023

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.

For Homes

2014

Florida Solar Energy Center

FSEC

Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

Formaldehyde

2014

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.

FORTIFIED Home Homeowner Resources

2024

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.

Foundation Heat Exchanger Model and Design Tool Development and Validation

2011

Spitler Jeffrey D,

et al.

Oklahoma State University,

OSU,

De Montfort University,

DMU,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.

Geothermal (Ground-Source) Heat Pumps: Market Status, Barriers to Adoption, and Actions to Overcome Barriers

2008

Hughes Patrick J

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.

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