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DOE
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Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.
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DOE
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Factsheet describing advanced framing techniques to reduce the amount of lumber used in the construction of wood-framed houses, while providing more space in the walls for insulation.
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DOE
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Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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ORNL,
DOE
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Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.
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DOE
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A website providing information on the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Solution Center, a source for innovations in residential building energy performance, energy efficiency, quality, affordability and comfort for more than 20 years.
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DOE
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Factsheet 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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DOE
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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DOE
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Web report explaining how correct filter sizing is an issue that applies to all new and existing homes that use ducted HVAC systems.
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DOE
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IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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DOE
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Website providing information on U.S. residential and commercial building codes including adoption status.
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DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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DOE
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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DOE
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PDF file explaining the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements (Rev. 04).
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DOE
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Homepage for DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes program.
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DOE
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Checklist for the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home National Program Requirements Mandatory Requirement 7 (Renewable Ready).
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DOE
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Checklist describing solar water heating recommendations per the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program.
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DOE
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Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Building Green,
DOE,
LBNL
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Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
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DOE
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Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.
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DOE
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Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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DOE
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DOE's consumer information about energy and laundry.
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DOE
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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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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DOE
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Information sheet with tools for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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DOE
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A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
DOE
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Report that demonstrates the durability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness of the extended plate and beam (EP&B) wall system for new construction housing projects in compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code, addressing moisture risk management and high-performance envelope...
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DOE
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DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.
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DOE,
EPA
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Information sheet about the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
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DOE
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Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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DOE
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Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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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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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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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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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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DOE
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Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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DOE
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You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
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DOE
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This webpage provides an interactive walk-through of the installation of a heat pump water heater in a home in Maine, including how-to videos of the installation, video interviews with the homeowners, installer, and utility program partners, and visual tours of the home before and after installation...
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DOE
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This webpage provides an interactive walk-through of the installation of a heat pump water heater in a home in Massachusetts, including how-to videos of the installation, video interviews with the homeowners, installer, and utility program partners, and visual tours of the home before and after...
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DOE
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The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
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DOE
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Information about LED lighting technology.
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DOE
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Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage providing a brief summary of natural ventilation for houses.
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing the current state of technology and market gaps for industrialized retrofits as demonstrated by Energiesprong in the Netherlands and providing key recommendations for how the United States might develop its own capacity for such retrofits.
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DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.
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DOE
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
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DOE
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Fact sheet explaining code-compliant methods for dealing with pests.