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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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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.

READ THIS: Before You Move In, GM-0606

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.

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

Publication Date
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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.