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Author(s)
Prahl Duncan,
Beach Robert
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining workflow and results of regression models on monthly and daily utility data (meter readings of electricity consumption), outlining a process for screening and gathering useful results from inverse models.
Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Smegal Jonathan,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Eng P,
LePage Robert
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Culp Thomas D
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Birch Point Consulting,
BPC
Description
Research study evaluating energy savings and cost effectiveness of installing low-emissivity (low-e) storm windows over existing windows in residential homes in all climate zones.
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Author(s)
Less Brennan,
Walker Iain S
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Less Brennan,
Walker Iain S
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Milby M,
Baker Julie D,
Yee Shannon
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
Description
Study investigating homeowner measure package choices in the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program compared to cost-optimal choices determined through Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) modeling software.
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Author(s)
Earle Lieko,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
Description
Research report presenting results of short term tests on measures used in an energy efficiency retrofit project in California.
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Guide describing sound mitigation measures to lower building natural disaster vulnerability to assist local officials and community decision makers in coastal areas.
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan,
Rapport Ari,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,
WCHH,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report using a field test plan to evaluate the success of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at the community scale incorporating whole-house systems integrated measures package (SIMP).
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Author(s)
Chasar Dave,
vonSchramm Valerie
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Organization(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
Description
Report summarizing a case study about the performance of three occupied homes built in 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Porse Erik,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.