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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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Thermal Bridges Redux, BSI-062

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.

Thermostat Controls

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.

Tips to Eliminate Energy Waste

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Author(s)
Mason PUD 3
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Organization(s)
Mason PUD 3
Description
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.

U-Finder

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Author(s)
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation,
U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE,
EERE
Description
Tool designed to find utility partners that can help with the installation of EV chargers.

Use of Connectors and Brackets, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet 4.3

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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Technical fact sheet highlighting important building connections and illustrating the proper use of various types of connection hardware; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”