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2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey - RECS Data

2015

U.S. Energy Information Administration

EIA

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey - RECS Data

2020

U.S. Energy Information Administration

EIA

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home

2012

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

A Business Case for Home Performance Contracting

2012

Baechler Michael C,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Report discussing opportunities and trends in the U.S. home performance contracting industry, along with market drivers such as consumer demand; federal, state, and local programs; and utility and non-governmental programs.

A Guide to Residential Energy Storage and Rooftop Solar: State Net Metering Policies and Utility Rate Tariff Structures

2024

Kerby Jessica,

Tarekegne Bethel

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.

AC Coupled for Blackout Protection? No Thanks

2021

Soltaro

Website article comparing DC and AC batteries and explaining that DC batteries have black start ability to restart from solar power while providing AC batteries need grid power to restart if fully discharged.

AC vs. DC Coupled Energy Storage Systems: What’s the Difference?

2020

YSG Solar

Website article describing pros and cons of DC and AC batteries and explaining that AC batteries are less expensive than DC batteries.

AC vs. DC Coupling Energy Storage Systems

2021

Miller Lucas

Mayfield Renewables

Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.

Aeroseal: Our Process

2021

Aeroseal

A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.

Air Sealing - Seal Air Leaks and Save Energy!

1999

Southface Energy Institute,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE,

SEI

Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.

Alternative Fuels Data Center

2025

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. EPA

Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.

Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility Data

2014

Prahl Duncan,

Beach Robert

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Report outlining workflow and results of regression models on monthly and daily utility data (meter readings of electricity consumption), outlining a process for screening and gathering useful results from inverse models.

Analyzing Design Heating Loads in Superinsulated Buildings

2015

Arena Lois

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report analyzing design heating load sizing methods for superinsulated homes in cold climates and comparing them to the actual energy usage to determine if the building load calculation methodology should be changed for calculating the design heating load of these homes.

APA The Engineered Wood Association Homepage

2020

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

American Plywood Association,

APA

Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.

Approaches to 30% Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid Climate

2013

Thomas-Rees Stephanie,

et al.

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC,

Florida HERO,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing partner approaches to achieving the Building America goal of 30% whole-house source energy savings using packages adopted at the community scale, using building projects in Florida as a reference.

Assessing the Business Case for Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York State

2019

Nigro Nick,

et al.

Atlas Public Policy,

NYSERDA,

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Report describing the business case of hosting a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New York, including analysis of real-world data on equipment use, costs, revenue, and assumptions derived from industry reports and original research.

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Comparison

2021

Clean Energy Reviews

CER

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.

Battery Storage for Resilience

2021

Elgqvist Emma

NREL

Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.

Best Practices Manual

2018

Hammer & Hand

This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.

Bidirectional Charging and Electric Vehicles for Mobile Storage

2025

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMP

Article describing bidirectinoal charging and energy storage methods using electric vehicles.

Breakdown of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Installation Costs

2022

Schey Stephen,

Chu Kang-Ching,

Smart John

Idaho National Laboratory,

INL

Report describing detailed information on costs associated with the installation of electric vehicle chargers.

Building America Research-to-Market Plan

2015

Werling Eric

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report presenting the building america research to market plan.

Ceiling Fans - Tips for Maximizing Energy Savings

2008

Calwell Chris,

Horowitz Noah

Massachusetts Department of Energy,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

Home Energy Magazine,

State of Massachusetts

Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.

Change Is In the Air

2014

The Cadmus Group

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

HUD

This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.

Charge at Home

2025

Oregon Department of Energy,

et al.

Oregon Department of Energy,

State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality,

Oregon Department of Transportation,

Oregon Public Utility Commission Department of Administrative Services

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

Choose A Light Guide

2021

ENERGY STAR

A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.

Choosing, Installing, and Operating an Efficient Swimming Pool Pump

2018

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.

Clean Cities and Communities Coalition

2025

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. DOE

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Color and Mood

2024

ENERGY STAR

A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.

Comfort in High-Performance Homes in a Hot-Humid Climate

2016

Beach Robert,

Poerschke Andrew

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.

Community-Wide Zero Energy Ready Home Standard

2016

Herk Anastasia,

Beggs Timothy

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

U.S. Department of Energy

Report outlining the steps developers can take to create high-performance standards on a community-wide scale.

Concluding Two-Year Rulemaking, FTC Announces New EnergyGuide Label

2007

Federal Trade Commission

FTC

Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.

Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment

2011

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Consumer Tips for a Post-Disaster Home Restoration

2015

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD

Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.

Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction - How to Fix Your Home

2016

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.

Costs Associated With Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

2015

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. DOE

Report describing costs associated with non-residential electric vehicle charging, including multifamily properties.

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'.

Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

2025

U.S. Access Board

Guide describing design recommendations to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt, FEMA 528

2014

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

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

Electric Vehicle Charger Selection Guide

2018

California Energy Commission

Report describing guidance for selecting an electric vehicle charger

Electric Vehicle Charging for Residential and Commercial Energy Codes

2024

Salcido V.R.,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Report describing market trends for electric vehicles and summarizing energy codes and standards in the United States related to electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Charging Level Options and Considerations

2023

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

Document describing information on levels of electric vehicle charging.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Best Practices: A Guide for San Diego Region Local Governments and Contractors

2016

Center for Sustainable Energy

Report describing best practices for installing electric vehicle chargers.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

2025

U.S. Department of Energy,

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

U.S. DOE,

EERE

Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.

Electricity Resilience in Florida: Hurricane Dorian vs Tesla Powerwall

2019

Parker Danny S

CleanTechnica

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

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.