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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document providing guideance and considerations for duct design in an energy efficient house.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet about insulating slabs.
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Author(s)
Prahl Duncan,
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report identifying two barriers that limit the ability of builders to explore opportunities for higher levels of energy efficiency in housing: the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are right-sized for low-load houses, and, the ability to air seal fire separation...
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Author(s)
Goldberg Louise F,
Mosiman Garrett
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.
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Author(s)
Arena Lois
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing step-by-step instructions for heating contractors and hydronic designers for selecting the proper control settings to maximize system performance and improve response time when using a thermostat setback.
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Author(s)
US Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Description
Information sheet describing how to select a properly sized water heater based on household usage patterns, peak demand, and heater type—whether tankless, solar, or storage-based—to ensure efficiency and adequate hot water supply.