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

Webpage from Suntegrity Solar describing different backup power generator options to prepare for future power outages.

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

Checklist describing solar water heating recommendations per the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program.

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.

Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.

Web article about solar site assessment.

Webpage from Boston Solar describing how solar plus storage options can be beneficial for maintaining electricity during power outages.

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).

Large scale simulation study investigating the effects of cool roofs and walls on buildings of various vintages across the U.S., with special attention given to California.

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.

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.

Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.

California Energy Commission report presenting the concept of cool walls and providing guidelines for their building- and climate-appropriate use to conserve energy and reduce emissions.