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Cost Effectiveness of Home Energy Retrofits in Pre-Code Vintage Homes in the United States

2012

Fairey Philip W,

Parker Danny S

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Research study examining the opportunities for cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits in residential archetypes constructed before 1980 (Pre-Code) in 14 U.S. cities.

Cost of Constructing a Home

2020

Ford Carmel

National Association of Home Builders,

NAHB

Document describing the methodology and results from 2009 to 2019 of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Cost survey, which collects information from builders on the various components that go into the sales price of a typical single-family home.

Crawlspace Insulation

2009

Southface Energy Institute,

et al.

ORNL,

SEI,

DOE

Information sheet about crawlspace insulation, including installation details.

Crawlspaces – Either In or Out, BSI-115

2020

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.

Cut Batts to Fit Irregular Cavities

2025

Peeks Brady

Northwest Energy Works

Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to cut insulation batts to fit wall cavities in a factory production environment.

De-Icing Ice Dams, BSI-097

2018

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.

Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Guidance document on deep energy retrofits.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons learned

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Lessons Learned chapter focuses on successful deep energy retrofit projects throughout the U.S.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Occupant Behavior

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Occupant Behavior chapter discusses how to assess homeowner behavior patterns and use these patterns to enhance overall energy savings.

Deep Energy Retrofits - Over-Time, Phased Guidance

2015

Less Brennan,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Over Time, Phased Guidance chapter presents a phased approach to deep energy retrofits.

Deep-Dish Retrofits, BSI-079

2014

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.

Designing with SIPs: Design Considerations

2020

Structural Insulated Panel Association

SIPA

Guide informing architects and engineers about designing buildings to be constructed with structural insulated panels.

Designing Your Home to Survive Wildfires

2021

Milne Murray

University of California Los Angeles,

UCLA

Wildfire resistant home checklist from Murray Milne, a professor of architecture at UCLA, who outlines seven steps to take to improve a home's chance of survival during a wildfire.

Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup Kit

2012

Wood Amber

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report identifying business models for the remodeling industry that foster remodelers adoption of energy efficiency services.

Development of Laboratory Test Methods for Low-Cost Indoor Air Quality Sensors

2024

Nebbia Joe

Newport Partners,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Research report describing the development of standardized test methods for PM2.5 and CO2 sensors enabling reliable, low-cost indoor air quality monitoring and improvement.

DOE Building Energy Codes Program

2020

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Website providing information on U.S. residential and commercial building codes including adoption status.

DOE Challenge Home Consolidated Renewable Energy Ready Checklist

2021

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Consolidated checklist for the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home National Program.

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home National Program Requirements

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Website listing implementation timelines and links to various versions of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home national program requirements.

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements, Rev. 04

2020

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

PDF file explaining the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements (Rev. 04).

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program

2020

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Homepage for DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes program.

DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes

2023

Gilbride Theresa L

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Fact sheet poster describing benefits and qualification of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) certified Zero Energy Ready Homes and providing eight examples of certified homes.

Don't Be Dense - Cellulose and Dense-Pack Insulation, BSI-043

2010

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.

Duct and HVAC Insulation

2010

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

NAIMA

Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.

Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet Minnesota

2015

University of Minnesota

NorthernSTAR,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Case study describing foundation wall moisture studies at a research facility in Minnesota run by Building America team NorthernSTAR.

Earthquake Retrofit Your Home

2020

City of San Jose,

State of California,

Planning Building and Code Enforcement

City of San Jose,

State of California,

Planning Building and Code Enforcement

Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.

Earthquake Safety

2022

American Red Cross

Webpage providing earthquake safety tips including proactive home structure and utility action items.

Effect of Residential Ventilation Techniques for Hot and Humid Climates on Indoor Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds

2005

Hodgson Alfred T,

Moyer Neil,

Beal David

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.

Efficient Earth-Sheltered Homes

2022

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.

EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2009

2009

U.S. Energy Information Administration

EIA

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

EIFS - Problems and Solutions, BSD-146

2007

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Electric Energy Management in the Smart Home: Perspectives on Enabling Technologies and Consumer Behavior

2013

Zipperer Adam,

et al.

Colorado State University,

CSU,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

University of Technology of Belfort-Montbeliard,

UTBM,

Fort Collins Utilities

Journal article presenting a discussion of the state-of-the- art in electricity management in smart homes, the various enabling technologies that will accelerate this concept, and topics around consumer behavior with respect to energy usage.

Energy Efficient Crawlspace Foundation Retrofit: Mixed Humid Climate

2013

Del Bianco Marie,

Wiehagen Joseph,

Wood Amber

NAHB Research Center,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

HIRL,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report outlining the steps of translating a new home construction scope of work (SOW) to SOW for retrofit.

Energy Efficient Low-Income Housing Program: PIER Final Project Report

2007

ADM Associates,

et al.

CEC,

LBNL,

FSEC

Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.

Energy Efficient New Homes and Apartments

2024

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.

Energy Performance Techniques and Technologies: Preserving Historic Homes, Volume 13

2011

Britt Michelle,

et al.

Kaufman Heritage Conservation,

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document providing a resource to help contractors renovate historic houses, while addressing issues such as building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort.

Energy Renovations Insulation - A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 17

2012

Baechler Michael C,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.

Energy Retrofit Field Study and Best Practices in a Hot-Humid Climate

2013

Martin Eric,

Sutherland Karen,

McIlvaine Janet E R

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Research study examining efficiency retrofit opportunities, typical renovation practices, and pathways for achieving U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals for existing homes in Florida.

Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United States

2013

Maguire Jeff,

et al.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.

Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing Homes

2011

Casey Sean,

Booten Chuck

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document presenting a simple starting point to determine the most cost-effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings in 37 locations across the United States.

ENERGY STAR

2014

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

ENERGY STAR website providing information about programs, products and energy efficiency information.

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program Requirements

2023

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA

Website showing compliance timelines for various versions of the ENERGY STAR Multi-Family New Construciton program requirements with links to national program requirements documents and checklists.

ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction, OR-WA Program Requirements

2023

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA,

ENERGY STAR

Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Multifamily Homes, national and regional program requirements.

ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction Program Requirements

2024

ENERGY STAR

Website showing compliance timelines for various versions of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Home program requirements with links to national program requirements documents and checklists.

ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Homes

2024

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Single-Family New Homes.

Estimating the Payback Period of Additional Insulation

2014

Green Fit Homes

GFH

Homebuilding’s simple payback estimator for an insulation upgrade – the type and amount of insulation, square footage of the area, recent utility bill, and a quote from insulation contractor.

ETW: Wall - Double Stud with Spray Foam Wall Construction

2014

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

ETW: Wall - ICF Wall Construction

2014

Building Science Corporation

BSC

Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy Simulation

2013

Robertson Joseph,

Collis Jon,

Polly Benjamin

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Colorado School of Mines

Research study simulation adapting and applies the general framework described in Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods.

Evaluation of Bias Issues within Regression-Based Inverse Modeling Methods Against Climate and Building Characteristics Using Synthetic Data

2010

Cummings Jamie E,

Parker Danny S,

Sutherland Karen

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report evaluating the accuracy of the regression technique used in 2006 by using the same least-squares regression analysis on data created from hourly energy simulation software.

Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily Buildings

2013

Farley Jene,

Ruch Russell

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report exploring feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25% source energy savings.

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