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

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.

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.

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

DOE report characterizing the installed base of windows and window coverings, and how users operate window coverings in order to enable precise quantification of energy savings.

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.

Outlines the minimum criteria for a solar water heating system installed by a Solar Water Heating Program trade ally under Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar Water Heating Program.