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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

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

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

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Report describing guidance for selecting an electric vehicle charger

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

Document describing information on levels of electric vehicle charging.

Report describing best practices for installing electric vehicle chargers.

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

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.

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

Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.

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

A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.

Webpage recognizing the most efficient products among those that are ENERGY STAR certified.

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

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

Website describing information about electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure.

List describing vetted products and equipment for the deployment of electric vehicle charging and hardware systems, evaluated against criteria developed by industry consensus, utility input, and review of government agency requirements for the electric vehicle supply equipment industry.

Document describing electric vehicle charging ownership models and other cost considerations for EV charging

Tool helping users create an electric vehicle charging station deployment plan, including site layout and cost estimates.