Showing 1 - 50 of 61 results:
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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
A guidebook helping builders in hot-humid climates design and construct homes for energy efficiency, durability, health, safety, and comfort.
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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing measures that builders in mixed-humid climates can use to build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.
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Author(s)
Koser Kelly,
Uthe Carl
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Organization(s)
NYSERDA
Description
Report investigating implemention of advanced power strips for entertainment and home office electronics would reduce energy consumption across the residential market.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
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Author(s)
Kruis Neal,
Polly Benjamin,
Roberts David
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing methodology to assess and improve the accuracy of whole building energy analysis for residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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Author(s)
Judkoff Ron,
Neymark Joel,
Polly Benjamin
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document about testing software predictions of retrofit energy savings in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
Description
Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Author(s)
Colorado Geological Survey
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Organization(s)
CGS
Description
Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
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Author(s)
Maguire Jeff,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Mountain Energy Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about a hybrid condensing water heater (thermal efficiency = 0.973, energy factor = 0.95) installed in an occupied home in Sacramento, California, and monitored for one year to determine the actual in situ efficiency.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Author(s)
Britt Michelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Kaufman Heritage Conservation,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document providing a resource to help contractors renovate historic houses, while addressing issues such as building durability, indoor air quality, and occupant health, safety, and comfort.
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Author(s)
Casey Sean,
Booten Chuck
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document presenting a simple starting point to determine the most cost-effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings in 37 locations across the United States.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
EPA's market report about residential clothes dryers.
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Author(s)
Ridouane El Hassan
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study evaluating operating conditions required to maintain uniform mixing, within high performance homes, under both heating and cooling conditions.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Fang Xia
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research study that utilizes EnergyPlus equipped with the moisture capacitance model to analyze the indoor relative humidity in three home types.
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Expert meeting held to discuss simplified space conditioning systems in low load homes, including the relationship between advanced thermal enclosures, space conditioning systems and comfort.
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Author(s)
Christensen Dane,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Information sheet with an analysis of mini split heat pump systems.
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Author(s)
Christensen Dane,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing a simple and general way to generate House Simulation Protocol (HSP)-consistent internal sensible and latent loads in unoccupied homes.
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Author(s)
Spitler Jeffrey D,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
De Montfort University,
DMU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report describing a project aimed at developing validated models and design tools for foundation heat exchangers.
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Author(s)
Xing Lu,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
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Author(s)
Karr Marcia
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program
Description
Factsheet describing the uses and benefits of ground-source heat pumps for affordable housing, assisted living, dorms and hotels.
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Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
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Organization(s)
ADC
Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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Author(s)
Butler David
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Author(s)
Sparn Bethany,
Hudon Kate,
Christensen Dane
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting lab evaluation of five heat pump water heaters available in the US market today.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report proposing mini-split heat pumps as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Beal David,
et al.
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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
Document illustrating guidelines for efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.
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Author(s)
Polly Benjamin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report describing an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eight U.S. cities.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Author(s)
Butcher Thomas
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Article investigating how a linear input/output relationship can be used as a simple model of the performance of a combination hydronic heating system over heating only, DHW only, and combined loads.
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Author(s)
Fisette Paul
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Organization(s)
UMass Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation
Description
Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.
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Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL
Description
Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.
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Author(s)
American Plywood Association
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Organization(s)
APA
Description
Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
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Author(s)
Gates Cathy,
Osser Rosie
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study about two test homes that are examined with the goal of providing case studies that could be applied to other similar New England homes.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
The RERH specifications and checklists take a builder and a project design team through the steps of assessing a home’s solar resource potential and defining the minimum structural and system components needed to support a solar energy system.
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Author(s)
Carpet and Rug Institute
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Organization(s)
CRI
Description
Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Author(s)
Gordon Jeffrey R,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
Building Research Council,
School of Architecture University of Illinois,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Description
Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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Author(s)
Tobacco Free NYS
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Organization(s)
Tobacco Free NYS
Description
Initiatives of smoke-free housing policies in New York State.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Guidelines to assist builders in designing and constructing homes equipped with a set of features that make the installation of solar energy systems after the completion of the home’s construction easier and less expensive.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
The RERH specifications and checklists take a builder and a project design team through the steps of assessing a home’s solar resource potential and defining the minimum structural and system components needed to support a solar energy system.