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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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Combustion Appliance Safety & Efficiency Testing

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.

Installing and Maintaining Evaporative Coolers

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Author(s)
Otterbein Roy
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.

Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) Demonstration Project

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Author(s)
McNamara Michael
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Organization(s)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
NYSERDA
Description
This report describes the results of a multiyear research project that investigated the energy savings attributable to thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) installed on one-pipe steam distribution systems.