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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. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.
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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.
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)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description
Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
Schoenbauer Ben,
Huelman Patrick H
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NothernSTAR,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
NothernSTAR,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on a simplified test procedure for combustion safety that is easier to implement and should produce fewer false positives than the previous procedure.
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Author(s)
Beach Robert,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
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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)
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)
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)
Walker Iain S,
Turner William JN
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.
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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)
Energy Saver
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
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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)
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
A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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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.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
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Author(s)
Sullivan Greg P,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Author(s)
Farley Jene,
Ruch Russell
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report exploring feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25% source energy savings.
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Author(s)
Gates Cathy,
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
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Author(s)
Bhandari Mahabir,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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Author(s)
Berman Mark,
Smith Pepper,
Porse Erik
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.