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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Karr Marcia
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program
Description
Factsheet describing the uses and benefits of ground-source heat pumps for affordable housing, assisted living, dorms and hotels.
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Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
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Organization(s)
ADC
Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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Author(s)
Peters Russell
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Organization(s)
Arborilogical Services Inc
Description
Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services,
National Center for Environmental Health
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
Efficiency Vermont
Description
Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
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Author(s)
Wilson Eric,
Christensen Craig B
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.
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Author(s)
Butler David
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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Author(s)
LaMarche Janelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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Author(s)
Sanchez
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Organization(s)
Home Power
Description
Web article about solar site assessment.
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.
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Author(s)
Kipp Jennison M,
Taylor Nicholas W,
Jones Pierce H
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Organization(s)
Building Energy Efficient Housing for America,
BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
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
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.
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Author(s)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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Organization(s)
NYSERDA
Description
Report documenting the results of a NYSERDA-funded research project to demonstrate the costs and benefits of a best practice systems approach to improving exhaust ventilation system performance in five multifamily buildings in New York State.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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Author(s)
Dobson Matt
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Description
Article describing air leakage in buildings.
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Author(s)
Sparn Bethany,
Hudon Kate,
Christensen Dane
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting lab evaluation of five heat pump water heaters available in the US market today.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report proposing mini-split heat pumps as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.
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Author(s)
Modera Mark,
Harrington Curtis
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Organization(s)
Western Cooling Efficiency Center - UC Davis,
Building Industry Research Alliance,
BIRA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research study to help development of an application protocol for aerosol sealing of building shells that will eventually be demonstrated on buildings in retrofit and new construction.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Bergey Daniel,
Osser Rosie
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave,
Allison Katherine,
Prahl Duncan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report presenting a cold climate project that examines the relationships among energy efficient single-family residential thermal enclosures, room-to-room temperature variations, and simplified space conditioning systems.
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave,
Allison Katherine
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about a two-year study intended to document the energy performance of a house in each sub-metered area and compare the performance to modeled predictions and to assess the thermal comfort performance of the single point mini-split heat pump.
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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).
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Author(s)
Hudon Kate,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report identifying the target market for solar water heaters and potential pathways and cost/performance targets that must be met for these systems to realize large energy savings.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report focusing on managing the driving forces that move air and water vapor across the building envelope.
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Author(s)
Maxwell Sean,
Otis Casey
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Guideline describing the importance of the different types of multifamily building attics and their unique challenges, and outlines strategies and materials used in air-sealing them.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document covering two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Mantha Pallavi,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document pertaining to design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems used in residential buildings, based on field evaluation, testing, and industry meetings.
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Author(s)
Carmody John,
Haglund Kerry
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document describing a process to help builders, homeowners, and designers select energy-efficient windows for new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Dakin Bill,
Hoeschele Marc
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report about evaporative condensers, to provide information on a cost-effective solution for energy and demand savings in homes with cooling loads.
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Author(s)
Shapiro Carl,
Puttagunta Srikanth,
Owens Douglas
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document with evaluation of 14 heat pump water heaters (including three recently released HPWH products) installed in existing homes in the northeast region of the United States.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy
Description
Document covering installation of high efficiency gas furnaces, including when to install a high efficiency gas furnace as a retrofit measure, how to identify and address risks, and steps to follow for the selection and installation process.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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Author(s)
Natarajan Hariharan,
Puttagunta Srikanth,
Klocke Steve
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Information sheet providing information on installing Rigid XPS foam board insulation to existing brick masonry walls.
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Author(s)
Schumacher Christopher,
Ueno Kohta,
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.