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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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Development of a Residential Smart Range Hood

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Author(s)
Moore Mike,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Newport Partners
Description
Report detailing the value of a smart range hood (SRH) that was developed as part of a project aimed at addressing indoor air quality (IAQ) health risks by targeting key pollutants in residential kitchens, with a focus on being consumer-friendly, quiet, effective, and efficient, meeting established...

General PV Specification

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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Brochure on specifications for PV systems.

Refrigerator Freezer Use and Temperature Tips

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Description
Webpage by the Department of Energy describing how to adjust refrigerator temperature settings to store food and drinks safely, keep food from spoiling, prevent illness from the growth of bacteria, and reduce food waste.

Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power Strips

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Author(s)
Earle Lieko,
Sparn Bethany
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential Lighting

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Author(s)
Holton James
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.

Types of Lighting

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

WaterSense Labeled Homes Technical Sheet: Kitchen Faucets

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Fact sheet describing the requirements for EPA WaterSense certified kitchen faucets that highlights flow rate specifications, efficiency code standards, local requirements, faucet types and regulations for building and verifying a labeled faucet to ensure it meets the quality and water management...