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This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels which applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets.

Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.

Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.

Report describing the advantages and best practices for installing heat pump water heaters (HPWH), highlighting their improved energy efficiency, reliability, and critical considerations such as condensate management, proper sizing, and optimal installation location to enhance performance and...

Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.

Blog article describing considerations for how to use trees for shading to reduce cooling energy demand.

U.S. DOE report summarizing findings from literature and research relevant to HVAC installation practices.

Recovery advisory guide providing guidance on existing code requirements as well as recommend best practices for attachment design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop solar panels to increase panel wind resistance in the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria.

Presentation on sustainable development including water conservation, passive solar, daylighting, natural ventilation, and land use.

Conference paper summarizing the relative performance of currently available Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) models, the energy implications of different installation locations (garage, basement, or conditioned space) and ducting configurations (exhaust ducting, full ducting, or no ducting), as well...