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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

Report on improving passive design adoption rates.

Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.

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.

Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.

Report on on lessons learned from building one multifamily home to the Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements.

Report showing how to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially hazardous because of seismic hazards.

A fact sheet educating homeowners on the importance of residential safe rooms, including their cost and how to register a safe room with local officials.

Report presenting results from whole-house monitoring efforts in hope that they may be useful for others moving towards zero energy homes.

Specification of criteria for lavatory faucets and faucet accessories under the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.