Library

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

Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.

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.

Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

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.

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

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.

Website tool intended to guide home builders in assessing whether a new home has the proper physical orientation to support a future installation of a solar energy system.

Brochure with information on residential solar hot water systems.

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.