Library | Building America Solution Center

This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Energy and Water Conservation Standards and Their Compliance Dates, 10 CFR 430.32

Author(s)

Code of Federal Regulations

Organization(s)

CFR,

U.S. Office of the Federal Register,

U.S. Government Publishing Office

Publication Date

June, 2024

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations energy and water conservation standards for consumer products including home appliances and HVAC equipment.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings

Author(s)

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

July, 2020

Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC); Water Heating; Appliances; and Refrigeration

Author(s)

Goetzler Bill,

Guernsey Matt,

Kassuga Theo

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report evaluating HVAC building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Lighting and Electronics

Author(s)

Nubbe Valerie,

Yamada Mary

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Overview of Research Challenges and Gaps

Author(s)

Fares Robert,

Nubbe Valerie,

Neukomm Monica

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report providing an introduction to core concepts of GEBs, and explaining how flexible building loads can be integrated and controlled to benefit consumers, the grid, and society more broadly.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Whole Building Controls, Sensors, Modeling, and Analytics

Author(s)

Roth Amir,

Reyna Janet

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Windows and Opaque Envelope

Author(s)

Harris Chioke,

Mumme Sven,

LaFrance Marc,

Neukomm Monica,

Sawyer Karma

Organization(s)

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2019

Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.

Energy Saver

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

February, 2018

Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.

Retrofitting Forced Air Combi Systems: A Cold Climate Field Assessment

Author(s)

McAlpine Jake,

Bohac Dave,

Schoenbauer Ben,

Hewett Martha,

Rothgeb Stacey

Organization(s)

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

UMIN

Publication Date

June, 2017

This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two...

Reducing Energy Use in Existing Homes by 30%: Learning From Home Performance with ENERGY STAR

Author(s)

Liaukus Christine

Organization(s)

Building America Research Alliance,

BARA,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2014

Research project aimed to verify whether homes in the New Jersey HPwES program achieved 30% source energy savings, and if so, what measures were implemented to achieve them.

High-Efficiency Window Air Conditioners

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

September, 2013

Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.

Retrofit Improvements - Elevate & Secure Outdoor HVAC Equipment

Author(s)

Home Innovation Research Labs

Organization(s)

HIRL

Publication Date

February, 2012

A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.

Makeup Air for Range Hoods

Author(s)

Holladay Martin

Organization(s)

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Publication Date

November, 2010

If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be pulling air down your chimney or water-heater flue.

Combustion Appliance Safety & Efficiency Testing

Author(s)

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

January, 1995

Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.