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Report summarizing commissioning, short-term testing, utility bill data analysis, and results of on-site monitoring of a deep energy retrofit.

Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

Research report with results from field tests in two homes in Austin, Texas, from October 2011 to June 2012 to evaluate the comfort performance of ductless mini-split heat pumps

Report demonstrating how the initiative achieves Building America (BA) goals of 30%-50% energy savings in multifamily dwellings in the hot-humid climate zone.

Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.

Report presenting a cold climate project examining and alternative approach to ground source heat pump ground loop design.

Report presenting improved air conditioner (AC) and heat pump (HP) modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools.

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

Research study outlining results of monitoring a low temperature heat pump.

Report documenting actual energy savings of a retrofit project in Boulder, CO.

Report providing performance results of a home's heat pump water heater and whole-house dehumidifier over a six-month period.

Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.

Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.