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VonThoma Ed,
Ojczyk Cindy
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
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Research study identifying best practices of three successful high performance, custom home builders in the upper Midwest.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage from DOE describing how to conserve energy and save money with a home energy audit.
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University of Minnesota
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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Case study describing the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Author(s)
Osser Rosie,
Ueno Kohta,
Neuhauser Ken
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.
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Author(s)
Taggart Jim,
Sikora Jeannie,
Wood Amber
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report designed to help a builder understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to HPH building and remodeling.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
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Author(s)
Liaukus Christine
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Organization(s)
Building America Research Alliance,
BARA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research project aimed to verify whether homes in the New Jersey HPwES program achieved 30% source energy savings, and if so, what measures were implemented to achieve them.
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Author(s)
Walker Iain S,
Roux Jordan,
Turner William JN
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
This study used an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modeling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-scooling strategies to reduce peak electriciy demand.
Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, FEMA E-74
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Field manual describing measures to reduce potential hazards and damages caused by and to nonstructural components of a building such as HVAC, appliances, lighting, windows, and furniture during an earthquake.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
The ENERGY STAR criteria for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers.
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Author(s)
Mahan Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
A user forum discussing ways to reinforce a gable overhand that was framed using the ladder method by Mike Mahan.
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Author(s)
Energy Information Administration
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Organization(s)
EIA
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Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website tool intended to guide home builders in assessing whether a new home has the proper physical orientation to support a future installation of a solar energy system.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Kerr Ryan,
Tondro Meredith
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy
Description
Report aimed at gaining a better understanding about benefits, challenges and technologies associated with natural gas feedback 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,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Report discussing instrumentation methods and field operation characteristics of two GSHPs in test houses, including a comparison between the manufacturers listed COP values and the COPs calculated from field data.
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Alliance for Water Efficiency
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AWE
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Website with information and research about residential hot water distribution systems.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Hoeschele Marc
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report evaluating mechanical AC precooling strategies in homes as a method for improving the load factor by shifting cooling operation from on-peak to off-peak hours.
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North Carolina Solar Center
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North Carolina State University
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Brochure with information on residential solar hot water systems.
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RESNET
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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
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Webpage with guidance document detailing voluntary interim guidelines for conducting home energy ratings on multifamily residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Cottrell Charles
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Organization(s)
Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
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Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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Author(s)
Brozyna Kevin
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report describing how modification of model specifications to include guidance on energy efficiency measures can create a greater level of consistency in executing energy efficiency retrofit measures across the multiple regions where a developer may work.
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Author(s)
Earle Lieko,
Sparn Bethany
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.
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Author(s)
Eisenberg Liz,
Shapiro Carl,
Fleischer Wendy
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report describing research efforts focused on examining the audit reports for quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency.
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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.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air-sealing windows and doors.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
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A brochure educating homeowners on how to install self-locking devices on cabinets, drawers and doors, including child-proof latches and drawer locks.
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Olshesky Janice
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Organization(s)
American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
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Report describing extensive renovations to a historic home.
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Author(s)
Shapiro Carl,
Aldrich Robb,
Arena Lois
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing procedures for increasing sensible efficiencies through increased flow rates across the air handling unit and increased indoor coil sizes.
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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMIN
Description
Report presenting results of a laboratory experiment studying combi systems as a mode to eliminate safety issues associated with natural draft appliances.
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Author(s)
Anesi Jen
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Organization(s)
Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration News,
ACHR News
Description
Article describing how replacing permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors with electronically commutated motors (ECM) can boost bottom line for HVAC contractors as well as improve customer comfort and satisfaction.
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Author(s)
Burch Jay,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Solar Rating & Certification Corporation,
SRCC,
Thermal Energy System Specialists,
TESS
Description
Document discussing changes in testing the annual performance ratings for solar water heaters.
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National Park Service
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Organization(s)
National Park Service
Description
Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Factsheet describing air-sealing.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
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ASCE
Description
Standard using deficiency-based and systematic procedures that use performance-based principles to evaluate and retrofit existing buildings to withstand the effects of earthquakes.
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Author(s)
Simpson Strong Tie
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Organization(s)
Simpson Strong Tie,
International Existing Building Code,
IEBC
Description
Report promoting public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of earthquake-induced damage to existing homes.
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Author(s)
Applied Technology Council,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
ATC,
FEMA
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Report providing retrofit measures intended to significantly reduce damage and increase occupant safety for existing buildings.
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Author(s)
Piotr Domanski,
Hugh Henderson,
Payne W Vance
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Organization(s)
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
NIST
Description
Technical study exploring the impact of different installation faults on heat pump performance in a single-family house.
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Author(s)
Butler Tom,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Southface
Description
Report describing construction of test homes in Atlanta, GA meeting Building America savings targets and serving as a basis of design for other homes Martin Dodson plans to build within the Serenbe community.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website with consumer information about duct cleaning.
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Author(s)
Poerschke Andrew,
Stecher Dave
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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Study conducted to help determine cost-effective solutions for heating and cooling houses that are designed to be energy efficient.
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Insulspan
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Organization(s)
Insulspan
Description
Website providing information about INSULSPAN structurally insulated panels.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.