Library

Report about proper water heater selection developed to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating preferred cost-effective options for energy efficient water heater alternatives based on local utility rates, climate, and anticipated loads.

Report describing findings from research related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies that have made the decision to transition to whole house performance contracting (WHPC).

Report describing information on automatic load management systems (ALMS) for electric vehicle charging.

Standard providing industry-backed information for assessing new and existing HVAC systems, evaluating and verifying the cleanliness of HVAC system components, preventing job related hazards and guiding the cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems to a specific level of cleanliness.

Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.

Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.

Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.

Tool designed to find utility partners that can help with the installation of EV chargers.

Research study comparing TRNSYS Type 604 pipe model against laboratory pipe heat loss test data and detailed field monitoring data.

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Report describing the best practices that were observed during installations of electric vehicle chargers for residential homes.

Article describing the capabilities of a Tesla Powerwall and its capacity to be used during a power outage.

Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Report and case study describing a retrofit project for single family homes in the Pacific Northwest.