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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

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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 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.

FireWise Construction: Site Design & Building Materials

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Author(s)
Bueche David,
Foley Tim
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Organization(s)
Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
Description
Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.

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.