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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Fact sheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air-sealing and best practice attic air-sealing techniques for new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Training module describing the operation, efficiency, consumer and seller benefits, and cost comparison of Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) against conventional gas, oil, or electric water heaters.
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Author(s)
Gates Cathy
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing findings from a multifamily test home focusing on the combination of energy measures that are feasible, affordable and suitable for multifamily construction in cold climates.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Description
Webpage describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.
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Author(s)
University of Alaska
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Organization(s)
University of Alaska Institute of Agriculture,
Natural Resources,
and Extension
Description
Factsheet describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Energy Efficiency; Air-Conditioning,
Heating,
and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
CEE; AHRI
Description
AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier
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Author(s)
Ecotope
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Organization(s)
Energy Trust of Oregon
Description
Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing Retrofits
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Author(s)
Donnely K,
Mahale M
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Organization(s)
California Air Resources Board,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about City of Meriden Housing Authority's (MHA) collaboration with Jonathon Rose Companies to complete a gut renovation of 126 residential units in the Chamberlain Heights retrofit project.
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Author(s)
Knox J R,
Widder Sarah H
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
CNT Energy,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy
Description
Report identifying housing characteristics and energy use for fifteen single-family housing types and specifies measure packages that provide an optimum level of energy savings based on a BEopt analysis.
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Author(s)
Jackson Don
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction
Description
Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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Author(s)
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
Description
Specification defining performance and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification) for air source heat pumps suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC cz 4 and higher).
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Webpage outlining how to optimize the installations and performance of mini-split heat pump systems. As well, it discusses a set of design considerations for multi-level homes, low load homes, and heat distribution to rooms without a heat source.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Description
The Cold Climate Heat Pump Decision Tool guides contractors and installers through the decision-making process for heat pump (HP) sizing, identifying personalized CCHP recommendations, and applicable tax credits, with a focus on retrofits in cold climates.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
List of commercial heat pump water heater systems that comply with NEEA's Advanced Water Heating Specification.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.
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Author(s)
Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
Description
Webpage with instructions for heat pump installers to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system, according to a project’s specific requirements.
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Author(s)
Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
Description
Document for contractors detailing how to prioritize, control, and configure heat pumps in a residence that uses two heating systems.
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Author(s)
Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
Description
Document for customers describing the benefits of two-system controls for homes, including information answering how, when, why, and how two-system controls with multiple heating sources are employed.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
Withers Charles R,
Kono Jamie E
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
Description
Report on experiments comparing the cooling and heating seasonal and peak demand performance of different variable-capacity air conditioning and heat pump units.
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Author(s)
Ojczyk Cindy
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
Description
Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.
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Author(s)
University of Minnesota,
NorthernSTAR
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Organization(s)
NSTAR,
UMN
Description
This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Author(s)
Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
AHRI
Description
Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Author(s)
RONA Inc.
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Organization(s)
RONA Inc.
Description
Webpage providing a step-by-step guide for replacing the exterior caulking on your home.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing benefits and qualification of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) certified Zero Energy Ready Homes and providing eight examples of certified homes.
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Author(s)
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Organization(s)
NAIMA
Description
Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Webpage describing the successes and ongoing efforts of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Go Ductless ductless heat pump program which successfully encouraged the installation of more than 150,000 minisplit heat pumps in the Northwest between 2010 and 2021.
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Author(s)
Roth Kurt,
Sehgal N,
Akers Craig
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
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
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Author(s)
Chan Wanyu R,
Walker Iain S,
Sherman Max H
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
Technical report describing design and construction methodologies for durable balconies and decks, focusing on proper sloping, flashing, drainage, and ventilation to mitigate moisture-related issues.
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Author(s)
Ecotope
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Organization(s)
Ecotope
Description
Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.
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Author(s)
Colon Carlos J,
Martin Eric,
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.
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Author(s)
Chasar Dave,
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report demonstrating how the initiative achieves Building America (BA) goals of 30%-50% energy savings in multifamily dwellings in the hot-humid climate zone.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.
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Author(s)
Michigan State University Extension
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Organization(s)
Michigan State University Extension
Description
Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).
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Author(s)
Dallas Abbott
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Organization(s)
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Description
Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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Author(s)
Martin Eric,
Sutherland Karen,
McIlvaine Janet E R
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research study examining efficiency retrofit opportunities, typical renovation practices, and pathways for achieving U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals for existing homes in Florida.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Maguire Jeff,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
Withers Charles R
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research study describing experiments run in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house to evaluate the delivered performance as well as the relative performance of a SEER 21 variable capacity heat pump versus a SEER 13 heat pump.
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Author(s)
Casey Sean,
Booten Chuck
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document presenting a simple starting point to determine the most cost-effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings in 37 locations across the United States.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Searchable list of heat pumps that meet ENERGY STAR criteria.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Webpage recognizing the most efficient products among those that are ENERGY STAR certified.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.