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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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City of Fresno
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City of Fresno
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Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.
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Cool Roof Rating Council
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool exterior wall is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
Author(s)
Cool Roof Rating Council
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
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Metzger Cheryn E
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Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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PG&E,
California Public Utilities Commission
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Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.