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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Air Leakage in Recessed Lighting

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Author(s)
Van der Meer Bill
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Organization(s)
Pennsylvania Housing Research/Resource Center,
PHRC
Description
Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.

Energy Retrofitting Advanced Technologies in a Hot Climate, Henderson Nevada

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Author(s)
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
Description
Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.

High Hats, Swiss Cheese, and Fluorescent Lighting?

Publication Date
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Author(s)
McCullough Jeff J,
Gordon Kelly L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.

Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential Lighting

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Holton James
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.