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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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Heat your Water with the Sun

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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
NREL
Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.

ReVision Home: Tankless Water Heater

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Information sheet describing tankless hot water heating systems in existing homes.

Side-by-Side Testing of Water Heating Systems: Results from 2009 - 2010 Evaluation

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Colon Carlos J,
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report comparing the performance of seven differing types of residential water heating systems in a side-by-side test configuration over a full year period.