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Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
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Organization(s)
ADC
Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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Author(s)
Norton Paul,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
Partnership for Resource Conservation
Description
Report detailing the monitored and modeled performance of a solar home outside of Washington DC.
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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.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Organization(s)
SWA,
NRDC
Description
Report describing the various heat pump retrofit options for multifamily buildings in the U.S., segmented by building typology and heating system, to support better environmental, economic, and health outcomes.
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Author(s)
Butler David
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Author(s)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Organization(s)
Town of Concord Massachusetts
Description
Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
Marburger Lindsey
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Organization(s)
Federation of American Scientists,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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Author(s)
Goldberg Louise F,
Mosiman Garrett
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Desjarlais Andre O,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing testing methodology to evaluate structural rim header designs over openings up to 6 ft. wide and applicable to one- and two-story homes.
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Author(s)
Desjarlais Andre O,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report with test results that serve as a baseline of data for further material tests of other high-R wall systems and for comparison to whole-house wind pressure testing.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
Description
Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
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Author(s)
Hales David
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Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Programs,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
Description
Report documenting short-term test results of the Shift House and compares the results of Passive House Planning Package and Building Energy Optimization modeling of the project.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Website for consumers describing heat pump water heater technology and linking to retailers and installers.
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Description
Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Diez Roy
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Organization(s)
New Home Source
Description
Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
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Author(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Organization(s)
GBA
Description
Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Mathews Erin
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Organization(s)
This Old House
Description
An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description
Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.
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Author(s)
Slipstream
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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Author(s)
Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
Description
Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Author(s)
Patricia Gunderson,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.
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Author(s)
Edward Louie,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Factsheet outlining the advantages of using heat pumps, which are an efficient way to heat and cool a home.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
U.S. DOE,
U.S. Department of Energy
Description
Report providing the results of an analysis of humidity control and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system efficiency in three new multifamily buildings in New York, NY.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders,
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB,
ICC
Description
Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
Description
Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.
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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
Description
Standards criteria supporting ICC HVAC duct support standards.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Description
Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
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Portland Cement Association
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Organization(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Author(s)
BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
Description
Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.
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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Author(s)
Lukachko Alex,
Grin Aaron,
Bergey Daniel
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh,
Varshney Kapil
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report summarizing the status of a central hydronic heating system project in multifamily housing at the conclusion of the 20112012 heating season.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Author(s)
Jon Winkler,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
Journal article detailing laboratory and simulation studies quantifying the impact that heat pump and air conditioner installation faults have on system capacity and efficiency.
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Author(s)
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Author(s)
Moyer Neil,
Stroer Dennis
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Organization(s)
FSEC
Description
Report summarizing approaches to addressing duct leakage in hot humid climates.
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Author(s)
Cutler Dylan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Colorado,
CU
Description
Report presenting improved air conditioner (AC) and heat pump (HP) modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools.