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Energy Savings Measure Packages: Existing Homes

Publication Date
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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.

Measure Guideline: Sealing and Insulating Ducts in Existing Homes

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.

Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard Project

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.