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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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Author(s)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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Author(s)
Goetzler Bill,
Guernsey Matt,
Kassuga Theo
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.
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Author(s)
Nubbe Valerie,
Yamada Mary
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.
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Author(s)
Fares Robert,
Nubbe Valerie,
Neukomm Monica
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.
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Author(s)
Roth Amir,
Reyna Janet
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.
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Author(s)
Harris Chioke,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Institute of Refrigeration
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Organization(s)
IOR,
Carbon Trust
Description
Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.
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Author(s)
Rice Joseph
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.
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Author(s)
Marburger Lindsey
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Organization(s)
Federation of American Scientists,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Author(s)
Northeast Energy Efficiency Parternship
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NEEP
Description
A website detailing initiatives on the east coast for the installation and use of high efficiency products.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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Author(s)
Goldberg Louise F,
Mosiman Garrett
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Desjarlais Andre O,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing testing methodology to evaluate structural rim header designs over openings up to 6 ft. wide and applicable to one- and two-story homes.
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Author(s)
Desjarlais Andre O,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report with test results that serve as a baseline of data for further material tests of other high-R wall systems and for comparison to whole-house wind pressure testing.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
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Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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Author(s)
Hales David
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Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Programs,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
Description
Report documenting short-term test results of the Shift House and compares the results of Passive House Planning Package and Building Energy Optimization modeling of the project.
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Author(s)
Gerbis Nicholas
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Organization(s)
Home & Garden
Description
Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.
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Author(s)
Hoak David,
Parker Danny S,
Hermelink Andreas H
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.
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Author(s)
Wirecutter Staff
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Organization(s)
New York Times
Description
Installation tips and product suggestions for mounting hardware.
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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Diez Roy
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New Home Source
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Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.
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Green Building Advisor
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Organization(s)
GBA
Description
Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Mathews Erin
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Organization(s)
This Old House
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Author(s)
Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
Description
Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Federal Trade Commission
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FTC
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FTC website explaining the usefulness of the EnergyGuide label when shopping for home appliances.
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Author(s)
Green Smart Links
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Organization(s)
Green Smart Links
Description
Includes several good how-to videos for anchoring furniture to different wall types
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Author(s)
Edward Louie,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing the advantages and disadvantages of induction cooktops and the role they play in energy efficiency.
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Author(s)
Patricia Gunderson,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Author(s)
Lukachko Alex,
Grin Aaron,
Bergey Daniel
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
Description
Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Author(s)
Gromicko Nick,
Gromicko Ben
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Article describing the correct installation of clothes dryer exhaust ducts.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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PDF detailing the inspection and verification guidance for WaterSense labeled new homes including indoor and outdoor efficiency requirements, and homeowner and building management education.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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Vinyl Siding Institute,
Polymeric Exterior Products Association
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Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute,
PEPA
Description
A guide for users and energy raters of insulated siding as home insulation.
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Author(s)
Dobson Matt
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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Author(s)
North America Insulation Manufacturers Association,
Insulation Institute
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Organization(s)
NAIMA
Description
Website providing builders with information about meeting RESNET Grade 1 criteria when installing insulation.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Article discussing indoor water management.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
Withers Charles R,
LaHiff Ian L
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.