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Storm Windows Key Product Criteria

2022

ENERGY STAR

Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.

Strategic Landscaping and Air-Conditioning Savings: A Literature Review

1990

Meier Alan

University of California

Paper describing landscaping influences on heat gain through shading, infiltration shielding, and microclimate creation for nearby buildings.

Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study Report

2004

Drumheller S Craig,

Wiehagen Joseph

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.

Strategies to Encourage State and Local Adoption of Disaster-Resistant Codes and Standards to Improve Resiliency, ATC-117

2015

Applied Technology Council,

Federal Emergency Management Agency

ATC,

FEMA

Report recommending strategies and approaches that the Federal government and other stakeholders may take to encourage and aid States and local communities in the adoption of the most current building codes.

Strategy Guideline: Accurate Heating and Cooling Load Calculations

2011

Burdick Arlan

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report about the impact on the loads when common safety factors are applied to the load calculation process using two houses that meet the 2009 IECC prescriptive path modeled as the accurate baseline.

Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home Retrofits

2013

Mallay David,

Del Bianco Marie

Partnership for Home Innovation,

PHI,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

HIRL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report following the evolution of the construction quality process from its development for new homes to its application construction of a HPH with enhanced specifications, and its application in a crawlspace renovation.

Strategy Guideline: Energy Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings in Cold Climates

2013

Brozyna Kevin,

Badger Leslie

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

Vermont Energy Investment Corporation,

VEIC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document explaining the benefits of evaluating and identifying energy efficiency retrofit measures that could be made during renovation and maintenance of multifamily buildings.

Strategy Guideline: High Performance Residential Lighting

2012

Holton James

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document offering methods to greatly reduce lighting energy use through the application of high quality fluorescent and light emitting diode (LED) technologies.

Strategy Guideline: HVAC Equipment Sizing

2012

Burdick Arlan

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing the equipment selection of a split system air conditioner and furnace for an example house in Chicago, Illinois, as well as a heat pump system for an example house in Orlando, Florida.

Strategy Guideline: Mitigation of Retrofit Risk Factors

2012

Berman Mark,

Smith Pepper,

Porse Erik

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Davis Energy Group,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document targeting retrofit program managers, retrofit contractors, policy makers, academic researchers, and non-governmental organizations that work to realize energy savings from home energy upgrades (HEUs).

Strategy Guideline: Proper Water Heater Selection

2015

Staller J,

et al.

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

Davis Energy Group,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report about proper water heater selection developed to provide step-by-step procedures for evaluating preferred cost-effective options for energy efficient water heater alternatives based on local utility rates, climate, and anticipated loads.

Strategy Guideline: Quality Management in Existing Homes

2011

Taggart Jim,

et al.

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Research study providing a comparison of selected retrofit activity typically done, versus that same retrofit activity approached from an integrated high performance remodeling and quality management perspective.

Strategy Guideline: Transitioning HVAC Companies to Whole House Performance Contractors

2012

Burdick Arlan

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing findings from research related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) companies that have made the decision to transition to whole house performance contracting (WHPC).

Strengthening Roof-to-Wall Connections: How to Make Roof Connections on Older Homes Tough Enough to Face the Next Storm

2008

Reynolds Richard

Journal of Light Construction,

JLC

Article describing three ways to strengthen the roof-to-wall connections in an existing home.

Structural Design Loads for the Home Inspector

2021

Gromicko Nick,

Gromicko Ben

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,

InterNACHI

Article defining structural design loads and ways to calculate them, including dead loads, live loads, soil lateral loads, wind loads, snow loads, earthquake loads, and other loads.

Structural Engineers Association of California Wind Design for Solar Arrays

2017

Structural Engineers Association of California

SEAOC

The 2017 publication update to the SEAOC Wind Committee and SEAOC Solar Photovoltaic Systems Sub-Committee's 2012 report.

Stucco that Works

2006

DeKorne Clayton

Journal of Light Construction,

JLC

Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.

Studies in the Assessment of Vegetation Impact in the Urban Context

2017

Vuckovic Milena,

Kiesel Kristina,

Mahdavi Ardeshir

TU Wien

Paper describing case studies on urban vegetation and greenways and their impacts on city climate and building performance.

Subterranean Termites – Their Prevention and Control in Buildings

2006

Peterson Chris,

et al.

U.S. Department of Agriculture,

USDA,

USDA Forest Service

A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.

Successfully Retrofitting Buildings for Wind Resistance - Hurricane Michael in Florida, Recovery Advisory 1

2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Recovery advisory presenting key wind retrofit guidelines for buildings located in hurricane-prone regions. These retrofit guidelines are intended to help building owners and designers prevent or limit wind damage and water infiltration during high-wind events.

Suggested Emergency Food Supplies

2022

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

USDHS

Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.

Sunnyvale Marine Climate Deep Retrofit

2014

German Alea,

Siddiqi Aqdus,

Dakin Bill

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Research project evaluating the pre-and post-retrofit energy consumption of a marine climate retrofit, compare actual energy use to original predictions, and identify opportunities for cost savings in other similar retrofits in this climate.

Supplemental Dehumidification in Warm-Humid Climates, BA-1310

2013

Rudd Armin

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

This document covers a description of the need and applied solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates, especially for energy efficient homes where the sensible cooling load has been dramatically reduced.

Survey of Whole House Programs in Midwestern Climates

2012

McGeough U,

et al.

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Research study making several recommendations to whole-home program designers and implementers for improving the cost effectiveness and reach of whole-home programs.

Sustainable Development Guidelines

2018

Gray Mike

Town of Clarkdale

Presentation on sustainable development including water conservation, passive solar, daylighting, natural ventilation, and land use.

Sustainable Living Series

2019

Office of Sustainability

Washington University St. Louis

Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.

Swapping ECM for PSC fan motor

2011

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Question and Answer article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.

Swimming Pool and Spa Introduction

2016

Alliance for Water Efficiency

AWE

Web page providing information about water use in pools and spas and tips for how to increase water efficiency.

Systems Evaluation at the Cool Energy House

2013

Puttagunta Srikanth,

Williamson James

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report providing performance results of a home's heat pump water heater and whole-house dehumidifier over a six-month period.

Taking Shelter from the Storm - Building a Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business, FEMA L-233

2014

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

A guide for homeowners on determining the risks from tornadoes and hurricanes and selecting a safe room type and location, as well as providing detailed plans for safe room construction.

Taking Shelter from the Storm - Building or Installing a Safe Room For Your Home Includes Design Plans, FEMA P-320

2021

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report presenting safe room designs and showing the homeowner and builder/contractor or local design professional how to construct a safe room for a home or small business.

Tankless Water Heating Gas Piping Facts

2012

Rheem

Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.

Team Negawatt

2015

Duarte Carlos,

et al.

Center for the Built Environment,

CBE,

University of California Berkeley,

UC Berkeley

Presentation on urban land use and sustainable building design.

Technical Highlight - NREL Tests Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Different Climates

2012

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

NREL,

DOE

Document about laboratory testing of five integrated heat pump water heaters (HPWH).

Technical Highlight - NREL's Field Data Repository Supports Accurate Home Energy Analysis

2012

Roberts David

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document about NREL's repository of residential building characteristics and historical energy use data, used to improve accuracy of residential energy analysis tools.

Technical Standards for the Building Analyst Professional

2012

Building Performance Institute,

U.S. Green Building Council

BPI,

USGBC

Standard covering minimum required health and safety diagnostics and specifications for BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification.

Technician’s Guide & Work Book For Quality Installation

2010

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

ACCA

The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.

Techniques for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings, FEMA 547

2006

Rutherford & Chekene Consulting Engineers

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA,

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program,

NEHRP

Report providing a selected compilation of seismic rehabilitation techniques and guidance on which techniques are commonly used to mitigate specific seismic deficiencies in various model building types.

Technology Fact Sheet Slab Insulation: Improve Comfort and Save Energy in Homes with Slab-on-Grade Floors

2000

Southface Energy Institute

DOE

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Technology Fact Sheet: Weather-Resistive Barriers

2000

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.

TechNotes – Window and Door Flashing: Code Requirements and Best Practices for Low-Rise Residential Buildings

2015

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.

Tennessee 'Bee Whisperer' Removes 35,000 Honey Bees from Brick Wall

2018

Farber Madeline

Fox News

A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.

Tennessee Valley Authority's Campbell Creek Energy Efficient Homes Project: 2010 First Year Performance Report

2010

Christian Jeffrey E,

et al.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Research study exploring retrofit procedures and simulated post-occupancy data for three homes in an effort to determine the effectiveness of retrofit packages.

Termite Infestations

2021

Green Jody

University of Nebraska - Lincoln,

Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.

Termites

2014

Peterson Chris,

et al.

U.S. Forest Service,

USDA

An introduction to the insect termites.

Test Methods and Protocols for Environmental and Safety Hazards Associated with Home Energy Retrofits

2012

Viner James E,

et al.

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

University of Minnesota,

UMN,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report using data from various sources to characterize the impact on human health and property damage from indoor environmental quality and other hazards.

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

2005

National Environmental Balancing Bureau

NEBB

Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).

The 2018 International Building Code - IBC a Compilation of Wind Resistant Provisions

2019

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Fact sheet providing the wind resistant provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code.

The Assessment of Sultriness Part II: Effects of Wind, Extra Radiation and Barometric Pressure on Apparent Temperature

1979

Steadman Robert G

American Meteorological Society,

AMS

Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.

The Challenges of Basement Insulation

2006

Aldrich Robb,

Zuluaga Marc

Home Energy Magazine,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA,

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB

Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.

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