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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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US Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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PG&E
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Fact sheet providing information on how evaporative coolers work, how to select and size a unit, and basic installation practices.
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Home Energy Saver
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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Roy Otterbein
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.
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Metzger
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Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.