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ACCA
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Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
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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University of Central Florida,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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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...
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ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at...
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EPA
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
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DOE
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Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
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EPA
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A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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DOE
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Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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NREL
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News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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Oilheat America
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A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.