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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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AHAM Verifide Facts about Clean Air

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Author(s)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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Organization(s)
AHAM
Description
Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

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Author(s)
NC Clean Energy Technology Center
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Organization(s)
NC Clean Energy Technology Center,
North Carolina State University,
NC State University
Description
Website for finding policies and incentives by state for renewables and efficiency.

Earthquake Country Alliance: Water Heater

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Author(s)
Earthquake Country Alliance,
Southern California Earthquake Center
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Organization(s)
ECA,
SCEC
Description
Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.

Ecosizer Sizing Tool

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Author(s)
Ecotope
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Organization(s)
Ecotope
Description
Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.

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

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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
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.

Securing Your Water Heater

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Author(s)
Washington State Department of Health
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Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Health
Description
A fact sheet providing homeowners with guidance on properly securing water heaters to prevent them from tipping in an earthquake.

Smart Ventilation Controls Boost Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality

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Author(s)
Burkett Helen,
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Fact sheet outlining the research behind how smart ventilation controls boost energy efficiency and indoor air quality, including research findings from seasonal temperature, timer, and real-time weather-based controls showing that all three systems showed potential for energy savings while...