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Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.

Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.

Web article about solar site assessment.

Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.

This paper discusses model validation using data from three thermosiphon systems.

This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).

Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.

Document discussing changes in testing the annual performance ratings for solar water heaters.

Paper describing the development and testing of an affordable net-zero energy house in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

A research paper exploring the design, installation, repair and maintenance of solar water and pool heating technologies.

Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.