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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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Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Scoring Tool

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Roberts David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report assessing the accuracy of HEST as it was being developed and to provide information useful to DOE program managers and HEST development team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

ReVision Home: Windows and Patio Doors

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Information sheet about window retrofit strategies for hot-dry climates.

The Retrofit Decision Tool

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing a DOE tool that walks homeowners through a series of simple questions to produce a list of retrofit recommendations to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and durability of the homeowners’ home, while also lowering their carbon footprint.