Library

Report providing builders in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.

Report about a building project in the marine climate.

Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.

Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.

Document comparing simulation results from a modified version of the EnergyGauge program to include various HVAC runtime strategies.

Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.

Standard technical manual with information about HVAC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.

Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.

Report providing information on mechanical air-cleaning devices for ventilation when conventional methods are not warranted.

Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

Report summarizing results from a case study about whole-house mechanical ventilation systems in Chicago.

Document about proper HVAC system sizing.

Article describing sustainable community development of near zero energy homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.