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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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An Integrated Control Method for Supplemental Minisplit Heat Pumps in Existing Homes

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Author(s)
Fenaughty Karen,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
Description
Technical report describing how the FSEC Energy Research Center explores low-cost space-conditioning upgrades for existing homes by integrating centrally located, high-efficiency ductless mini split heat pumps with older but functional central space conditioning systems, aiming to achieve energy...

Choosing Wood-Burning Appliances

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.

Energy Saver: Thermostats

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Author(s)
Energy Saver
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 - Clothes Dryers

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.

Evaluation of Interior Cellular Shades in a Residential Building

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Author(s)
Bhandari Mahabir,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.

Heat & Cool Efficiently

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.

Oilheat America: Burners

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Author(s)
Oilheat America
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Organization(s)
Oilheat America
Description
A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.

Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems Utilizing Foundation Heat Exchangers

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Author(s)
Spitler Jeffrey D,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Paper covering a parametric study of foundation heat exchanger-based ground source heat pump systems for several house configurations in a range of European locations, with an emphasis on determining feasible combinations.

Technician’s Guide & Work Book For Quality Installation

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.

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.