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Kerby Jessica,
Tarekegne Bethel
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.
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Author(s)
Global Cool Cities Alliance,
R20 Regions of Climate Action
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Organization(s)
GCCA,
R20
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Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.
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Author(s)
Miller Lucas
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Mayfield Renewables
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Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.
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Author(s)
Weiner C.
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Organization(s)
Colorado State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
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Author(s)
Sloggatt Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.
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Author(s)
Suntegrity Solar
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Suntegrity Solar
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Webpage from Suntegrity Solar describing different backup power generator options to prepare for future power outages.
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Clean Energy Reviews
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Organization(s)
CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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Author(s)
Enterprise Community Partners
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Organization(s)
ECP
Description
Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Study investigating measured cooling energy performance in side-by-side identical homes with varying roof types, including cool roof technologies.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Williamson Jim
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
Description
Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Public Interest Energy Research Program,
PIER,
Laboratory Directed Research and Development,
LDRD,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Vijayakumar Gayathri
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.
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Author(s)
Barkaszi Stephen F,
Dunlop James P
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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Author(s)
Solar Decathlon,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
DOE
Description
Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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Zero Energy Ready Home,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ZERH,
DOE
Description
Checklist describing solar water heating recommendations per the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing benefits and qualification of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) certified Zero Energy Ready Homes and providing eight examples of certified homes.
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Author(s)
Christensen Craig B,
Barker Greg M
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
Description
Study presenting generalized results regarding the effect of surface orientation on annual incident solar radiation for locations in the United States.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
CleanTechnica
Description
Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.
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Author(s)
Michigan State University Extension
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Organization(s)
Michigan State University Extension
Description
Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Author(s)
Dallas Abbott
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Organization(s)
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Description
Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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Author(s)
Vieira Robin K,
Sheinkopf Kenneth G,
Sonne Jeffrey K
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Document talking about the topic Energy-Efficient Florida Home Building.
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Author(s)
Sullivan Greg P,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Author(s)
Peterson Joseph M,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Bhandari Mahabir,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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Fact sheet discussing safe room and storm shelter door assemblies along with ICC® 500 compliance.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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A website containing FEMA publications on safe rooms for both residential and community use.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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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Author(s)
Low David K,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Description
Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
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Author(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center
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Organization(s)
FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Factsheet describing garage door pressure rating requirements in high wind– prone areas.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Website describing results of research on impacts to garage doors from hurricanes, tornadoes, and high wind events.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Brochure on specifications for PV systems.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.
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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
NREL
Description
A website providing geospatial data , tools, and maps including data on the U.S. solar resources for solar power.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.