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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.

Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.

FSEC article looking into the percieved effectiveness of ceiling fans.

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.

DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.

Checklist highlighting key concepts of wind design uplift pressures and design uplift pressure ratings for proper selection and installation of residential roof covering systems to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 International Residential Code for a FORTIFIED Roof™–New Roof designation.

Website offering an online training that teaches disaster-resistant best practices for roofers.

Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

Article from Purdue University on the potential for white paint technology to lower air conditioning usage requirements.

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.