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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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A Practical Guide to Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Global Cool Cities Alliance,
R20 Regions of Climate Action
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Organization(s)
GCCA,
R20
Description
Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Directory of Certified Product Performance

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Author(s)
Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
AHRI
Description
Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.

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

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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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 Savers: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.

Geothermal Heat Pumps Key Product Criteria

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.

Needs of Non Energy-Focused Contractors

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Liaukus Christine
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Organization(s)
Building America Retrofit Alliance,
BARA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report investigating what motivates remodelers to become energy-focused and what technical knowledge that need to be energy-focused.

RESNET Insulation Grading Criteria

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Author(s)
Cottrell Charles
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Organization(s)
Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
Description
Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.

Types of Insulation

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.

Water Management of Non-Insulating and Insulating Sheathings - Final Report

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.