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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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Combustion Appliance Safety & Efficiency Testing

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
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.

Peak Power and Cooling Energy Savings of Shade Trees

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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Paper describing a study on savings in peak power and cooling energy for homes with shade trees.

Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) Demonstration Project

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Author(s)
McNamara Michael
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Organization(s)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
NYSERDA
Description
This report describes the results of a multiyear research project that investigated the energy savings attributable to thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) installed on one-pipe steam distribution systems.

Window Condensation in Historic Buildings that Have Been Adapted for New Uses

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Author(s)
Brown William C
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Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC
Description
Research study describing an evaluation of selected windows undertaken by IRC researchers at Ottawa’s Laurier House (now being used as a museum) to determine their effectiveness in controlling condensation.