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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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City of Burnsville
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City of Burnsville
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Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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Infographic providing details on choosing the right advanced power strip based on your habits to reduce the electricity wasted when your electronic devices are idle.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.
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Svarc Jason
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Clean Energy Reviews,
CER
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Website article describing the way solar panels are coupled to AC and DC battery energy storage systems.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Guidelines to assist builders in designing and constructing homes equipped with a set of features that make the installation of solar energy systems after the completion of the home’s construction easier and less expensive.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.