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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.

A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.

Web article about solar site assessment.

Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.

This report requires all elements of rooftop PV panel systems to be designed for component and cladding pressures per ASCE 7-10.

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).

Website estimating energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.

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 article describing the way solar panels are coupled to AC and DC battery energy storage systems.

The Solar Rating & Certification Corporation is the leading solar heating and cooling product certification program in North America, certifying to the requirements of International and Uniform Codes and Standards

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.

FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.