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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Laboratory Testing of Heat Pump Water Heater Performance: Impact of Airflow and Space Configurations

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Author(s)
Larson Ben,
Larson Sam,
Gantley Maya
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Organization(s)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
PG&E,
Energy Transition Coordinating Council,
ETCC
Description
Report describing research conducted to support California’s Title 24, Part 6 Building Energy Efficiency Standards by analyzing the impact of installation location and ventilation on heat pump water heater (HPWH) performance, emphasizing the need for proper installation to maximize efficiency...

Manufactured Home Factory Duct Leakage Testing

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Author(s)
Slipstream
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Factsheet describing how to test the duct leakage of a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.

Scaling Up to Zero Energy Ready - and Down to 530 ft2

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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
NREL
Description
Research report detailing Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) partnership with Manatee County Habitat for Humanity to design a compact, Zero Energy Ready Home in Florida, tackling challenges like equipment sizing and indoor air quality, offering insights for projects surpassing building code...