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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.

Extreme Heat

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Author(s)
Ready.gov
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Organization(s)
Ready.gov,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
USDHS
Description
Webpage from Ready.gov explaining what qualifies as 'extreme heat', how to be safe during an extreme heat event, and how to prepare for extreme heat in homes

Night Ventilation Cooling Compliance Option

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Author(s)
California Statewide Utility Codes and Standards Program
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Organization(s)
California Public Utilities Commission,
CPUC
Description
Document describing recommended modeling rules, potential compliance credits, and eligibility criteria for residential night ventilation cooling systems for California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards.