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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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2012 Uniform Plumbing Code - UPC

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Author(s)
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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Organization(s)
IAPMO
Description
Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

Assessment of Literature Related to Combustion Appliance Venting Systems

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Author(s)
Less Brennan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
The exhaust from residential combustion appliances contains air pollutants and high levels of moisture that must be conveyed to the outdoors to maintain acceptable indoor quality.

Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization Packages, BA-1205

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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.

Feasibility of Foundation Heat Exchangers for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems in the United States

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Author(s)
Cullin James R,
et al.
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Study characterizing how foundation heat exchangers (FHXs) used in residential ground source heat pump systems represent a potential cost savings due to their lesser first cost over other types of heat exchangers.

Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale, Fresno California

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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan,
Rapport Ari,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,
WCHH,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report using a field test plan to evaluate the success of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at the community scale incorporating whole-house systems integrated measures package (SIMP).

Measured Performance of Occupied, Side-by-Side, South Texas Homes

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Author(s)
Chasar Dave,
vonSchramm Valerie
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report summarizing a case study about the performance of three occupied homes built in 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.

Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power Strips

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Author(s)
Earle Lieko,
Sparn Bethany
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

Retrofit Improvements - Anchorage of Appliances

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.

Retrofit Improvements - Elevate & Secure Water Heater

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.

Solar Water Heaters

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.