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Report describing the experimentally evaluated potential of a novel residential night cooling concept.

Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.

Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.

Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.

Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.

Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.

City of Plymouth webpage providing information on the Plymouth Community Center Project.

Information about recycling CFL lightbulbs.

A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.

Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.

Document serving as a resource to assist decision-makers in understanding how networked lighting control system attributes can satisfy project objectives at an appropriate cost and functionality

Tool determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position.

Document providing incident solar radiation data and window overhang sizing guidance for multiple locations across the U.S.

Handheld solar site analysis tool capturing whole-horizon images for a site and generating shading analysis reports.

Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.

Article providing fundamental information and recommendations for shading windows for energy savings.

Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.

A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.

Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.

Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.

Technical research paper explaining how thermal mass influences heating and cooling energy needs.

Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.

Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.

Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.

Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.

Technical conference paper discussing real world experience with Trombe walls.

Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.

Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.

Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.