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Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump

2022

Natural Resources Canada

Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.

High Hats, Swiss Cheese, and Fluorescent Lighting?

2002

McCullough Jeff J,

Gordon Kelly L

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.

High Performance Builder Spotlight: NextGen Home, Las Vegas, Nevada

2009

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Case study of new home construction in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

High Performance Building Details - Advanced Framing I

2010

Steven Winter Associates,

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings

CARB,

SWA

Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.

High Performance Building Details - Garage Band Joist Air Barrier

2010

Steven Winter Associates,

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings

CARB,

SWA

Information sheet about air barriers.

High Performance Building Details - Insulation and Air Sealing II

2010

Steven Winter Associates,

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings

CARB,

SWA

Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.

High Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems, Volume 6

2007

Baechler Michael C,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry Climates

2015

Hoeschele Marc,

et al.

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems, Volume 6 Building America Best Practices Series

2007

Baechler Michael C,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits

2015

Goldberg Louise F,

Mosiman Garrett

NorthernSTAR,

NSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

UMN

Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

2009

Straube John,

Grin Aaron

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Integrated Rim Header Testing

2013

Wiehagen Joseph,

Desjarlais Andre O,

Kochkin Vladimir

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report providing testing methodology to evaluate structural rim header designs over openings up to 6 ft. wide and applicable to one- and two-story homes.

High-R Walls for New Construction Structural Performance: Wind Pressure Testing

2013

Desjarlais Andre O,

Kochkin Vladimir

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report with test results that serve as a baseline of data for further material tests of other high-R wall systems and for comparison to whole-house wind pressure testing.

High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture Monitoring

2012

Wiehagen Joseph,

Kochkin Vladimir

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.

Hockey Pucks and Hydrostatic Pressure, BSI–057

2012

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.

Home Builder's Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones - Technical Fact Sheet Series, FEMA P-737

2008

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.

Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and Response

2012

LaMarche Janelle,

et al.

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,

Fraunhofer CSE,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.

Home Energy Saver

2024

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

LBNL

Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.

Home Power

2012

Sanchez

Home Power

Web article about solar site assessment.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Reducing Radon After Disasters

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

EPA,

FEMA,

HUD

Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.

Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting - Six Ways to Protect Your Home from Floods, Third Edition, FEMA P-312

2014

Frost-Tift Seth,

et al.

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA

Report describing for homeowners how to protect their homes from flooding, 3rd Edition.

Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety

2020

California Seismic Safety Commission

SSC,

State of California

Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.

Hot Water Distribution System Model Enhancements

2012

Hoeschele Marc,

Weitzel Elizabeth

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Davis Energy Group

Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.

House Siding Options, Plus Costs, Pros & Cons 2020

2020

Siding Cost Guide

A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.

Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact

2012

Kipp Jennison M,

Taylor Nicholas W,

Jones Pierce H

Building Energy Efficient Housing for America,

BEEHA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.

How Does a Water Softener Work?

2023

Gerbis Nicholas

Home & Garden

Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.

How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?

2008

Hoak David,

Parker Danny S,

Hermelink Andreas H

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.

How Much Ventilation Do I Need?

2018

Home Ventilating Institute

Website with articles on home ventilation and indoor air quality.

How to Find Indoor airPLUS Compliant Low Emission Products

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.

How to Install Cellulose Insulation

2011

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.

How to Insulate a Basement Wall

2012

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

How to Make a Two-Pipe Steam Heating System Really Work

2003

Gifford Henry

American Boiler Manufacturers Association

Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.

How to Perform a Heat-Loss Calculation, Part I

2012

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

How to Verify New Construction Compliance

2020

IBHS Fortified

IBHS

Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

2013

Sughrue Patrick

Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,

Home Power Magazine

A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

How You can Strengthen Your Home for the Next Big Earthquake in the Los Angeles Area

2005

City of Los Angeles,

Department of Building and Safety

City of Los Angeles

Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more resistant to earthquakes.

HUD 2024 Housing Innovation Showcase Poster: Re-Siding your Home?

2024

Patricia Gunderson,

Theresa Gilbride

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.

Humidity Control: Supplemental Dehumidification in Hot-Humid Climates

2017

Home Innovation Research Labs,

National Association of Home Builders,

International Code Council

HIRL,

NAHB,

ICC

Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.

Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast: Mitigation Assessment Team Report, Building Performance Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA 549

2006

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single Family Residential Structures, Florida Statutes Section 553.844

2008

Florida Building Code

FBC

Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.

Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single-Family Residential Structures

2006

Florida Building Code

Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Wood Frame Walls

2010

Florida Disaster

Florida Division of Emergency Management

Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.

HVAC A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 14

2011

Gilbride Theresa L,

et al.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.

HVAC System Pressure Relief

2006

Raymer Paul H,

Moyer Neil

Tamarack Technologies,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

HVI Airflow Test Procedure

2015

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Publication specifying HVI’s prescriptive procedures for testing and rating airflow of residential ventilation products in accordance with ANSI consensus standards.

HVI Certification Program Policies and Procedures

2020

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Publication describing the requirements and procedures for the certified performance ratings program for residential ventilation products administered by the Home Ventilating Institute.

Hybrid Wall Evaluation for Ten New Construction Homes in Wyandotte, Michigan

2013

Lukachko Alex,

Grin Aaron,

Bergey Daniel

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.

Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings: Boiler Control Replacement and Monitoring

2014

Dentz Jordan,

Henderson Hugh,

Varshney Kapil

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES,

Levy Partnership

Report summarizing the status of a central hydronic heating system project in multifamily housing at the conclusion of the 20112012 heating season.

Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings:Phase 1: Boiler Control Replacement and Monitoring

2012

Dentz Jordan,

Henderson Hugh

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES,

Levy Partnership

Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings

Hygric Redistribution in Insulated Assemblies: Retrofitting Residential Envelopes Without Creating Moisture Issues

2013

Lstiburek Joseph W,

Smegal Jonathan

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.

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