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IOR,
Carbon Trust
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Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.
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University of Texas
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Description
Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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Big Ass Fans,
HPAC Engineering
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Description
Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report about an experimental evaluation conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.
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SWEEP
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Description
Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
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Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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ORNL,
DOE
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Description
Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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AEC,
App State
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Description
Study from Appalachian State University on passive solar design to take advantage of local climate zones for energy conservation.
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PG&E,
California Public Utilities Commission
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Description
Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.
Organization(s)
California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Public Interest Energy Research Program,
PIER,
Laboratory Directed Research and Development,
LDRD,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Report detailing passive design strategies used at the Zion National Park Visitor Center, including evaporative cool towers.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Study investigating measured cooling energy performance in side-by-side identical homes with varying roof types, including cool roof technologies.
Organization(s)
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Description
Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Partnership for Resource Conservation,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Study evaluating opportunities for reducing cooling energy use in a hot dry climate through the use of shading and window options.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
Study investigating measured cooling energy savings in homes across the U.S. from the installation of roofing with higher solar reflectance.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
Short report providing tips on how to reduce heat gain and passively cool a home.
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University of California Los Angeles,
UCLA
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Description
Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.
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MIT Press,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
MIT
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Description
Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
Organization(s)
FSEC
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Description
FSEC PDF guide on effective fan types and placement in the Southeast.