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

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Author(s)
Thomas-Rees Stephanie,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Florida HERO,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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.

LED Lighting

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.

Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards

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Author(s)
RESNET
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Organization(s)
RESNET
Description
RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.

Refrigerator Thermometers: Cold Facts about Food Safety

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Author(s)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Organization(s)
FDA
Description
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from foodborne illness, one of your most effective tools is the kitchen refrigerator.

Types of Lighting

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Implementation

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Author(s)
Mosiman Garrett,
VonThoma Ed
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report documenting the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zones 5 and 6 in the Upper Midwest achieve ZERH certification.