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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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A Practical Guide to Cool Roofs and Cool Pavements

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Author(s)
Global Cool Cities Alliance,
R20 Regions of Climate Action
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Organization(s)
GCCA,
R20
Description
Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization Packages, BA-1205

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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.

Feasibility of Foundation Heat Exchangers for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems in the United States

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Author(s)
Cullin James R,
et al.
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Study characterizing how foundation heat exchangers (FHXs) used in residential ground source heat pump systems represent a potential cost savings due to their lesser first cost over other types of heat exchangers.

Home Power

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Author(s)
Sanchez
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Organization(s)
Home Power
Description
Web article about solar site assessment.

Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale, Fresno California

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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).

Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas Homes

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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.

NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Brooks William,
Dunlop James P
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Organization(s)
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners,
NABCEP
Description
This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Renewable Energy Annual

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Author(s)
Energy Information Administration
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Organization(s)
EIA
Description
Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.

Revisions to the SRCC Rating Process for Solar Water Heaters

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Burch Jay,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Solar Rating & Certification Corporation,
SRCC,
Thermal Energy System Specialists,
TESS
Description
Document discussing changes in testing the annual performance ratings for solar water heaters.

Solar Water Heaters

Publication Date
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.