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National Residential Efficiency Measures Database Aimed at Reducing Risk for Residential Retrofit Industry

2012

Roberts David

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Information sheet about the National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, a public database that characterizes the performance and costs of common residential energy efficiency measures.

Needs of Non Energy-Focused Contractors

2012

Liaukus Christine

Building America Retrofit Alliance,

BARA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report investigating what motivates remodelers to become energy-focused and what technical knowledge that need to be energy-focused.

Newporter Apartments: Deep Energy Retrofit Short-Term Results

2012

Gordon Andrew,

et al.

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report demonstrating cost-effective energy savings targets as well as improved comfort and indoor environmental quality associated with deep energy retrofits by a large public housing authority as part of a larger rehabilitation effort.

NFPA 22 – Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

2018

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA

An NFPA standards document that provides minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of tanks and accessory equipment that supply water for private fire protection.

NRCA Guidelines for Rooftop-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems, Second Edition

2018

National Roofing Contractors Association

NRCA

A document providing guidance on integrating a PV array with a roof system.

NREL Delivers In-Home HVAC Efficiency Testing Solutions

2012

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

NREL,

DOE

Document on the development of two simple in-home efficiency test methods that can be used by technicians, researchers, or interested homeowners to verify the correct operation and energy efficiency of a homes air conditioning and heating equipment.

NREL Evaluates the Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Walls to Improve the Accuracy of Building Energy Simulation Tools

2012

Ridouane El Hassan

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document about development of models for evaluating thermal performance of walls in existing homes that will improve the accuracy of building energy simulation tools when predicting potential energy savings of existing homes.

NREL Improves Building Energy Simulation Programs Through Diagnostic Testing

2012

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

NREL,

DOE

Document about development of a new test procedure to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the building retrofit market.

NREL Provides Guidance to Improve Thermal Comfort in High-Performance Homes

2012

Ridouane El Hassan

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Document about development of recommendations to help residential HVAC designers select optimal supply inlet size and system operating conditions to maintain good thermal comfort in low heating and cooling load homes.

OSHA Fact Sheet: Working Safely with Chainsaws

2018

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA

A fact sheet educating the public on the proper operation of chainsaws to reduce the risk of injury from use.

Parapets – Where Roofs Meet Walls, BSI-050

2012

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

2012

Osser Rosie,

Kerrigan Philip

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.

Pest Prevention by Design: Authoritative Guidelines for Designing Pests out of Structures

2012

Geiger Chris A,

Cox Caroline

San Francisco Department of the Environment,

SF Environment,

Center for Environmental Health,

CEH,

International Code Council,

ICC

Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.

Plant for the Sun!

2018

Forestry and Natural Resources

Purdue University

Blog article describing considerations for how to use trees for shading to reduce cooling energy demand.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Handbook for Public Charging Station Hosts

2012

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. DOE

Document describing helpful information for hosts of public electric vehicle charging stations.

Pool Pumps Key Product Criteria

2018

ENERGY STAR

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

EPA

Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.

Practices and Processes of Leading High Performance Home Builders in the Upper Midwest

2012

VonThoma Ed,

Ojczyk Cindy

NorthernSTAR,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

University of Minnesota,

UMN

Research study identifying best practices of three successful high performance, custom home builders in the upper Midwest.

Product Approval Menu

2012

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation

Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Proven Performance of Seven Cold Climate Deep Retrofit Homes

2012

Osser Rosie,

Ueno Kohta,

Neuhauser Ken

Building Science Corporation,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.

Quality Assurance Strategy for Existing Homes: Final Quality Management Primer for High Performing Homes

2012

Taggart Jim,

Sikora Jeannie,

Wood Amber

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Report designed to help a builder understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to HPH building and remodeling.

Questions Answered: Resisting Uplift with Structural Fasteners

2018

Simpson Strong Tie

Structural Engineering Blog

Article describing how structural screws can be used to provide resistance to wind uplift in buildings.

Reduce Pest Intrusion

2018

Building Energy Codes Program,

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage – A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, FEMA E-74

2012

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

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.

Renewable Energy Annual

2012

Energy Information Administration

EIA

Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.

Residential Fan Efficiency - Code Notes

2012

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Residential Feedback Devices and Programs: Opportunities for Natural Gas

2012

Kerr Ryan,

Tondro Meredith

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Gas Technology Institute,

GTI Energy

Report aimed at gaining a better understanding about benefits, challenges and technologies associated with natural gas feedback systems.

Residential Ground Source Heat Pumps with Integrated Domestic Hot Water Generation: Performance Results from Long-Term Monitoring

2012

Stecher Dave,

Allison Katherine

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

ASHRAE

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.

Residential HVAC Installation Practices: A Review of Research Findings

2018

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. DOE report summarizing findings from literature and research relevant to HVAC installation practices.

Residential Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Home Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance

2018

Schoen Lawrence,

et al.

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

ASHRAE

Report providing guidance on indoor air quality in single-family and multifamily housing for designers, builders, property managers, homeowners, buyers, and renters.

RESNET Insulation Grading Criteria

2012

Cottrell Charles

Residential Energy Services Network,

RESNET,

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,

NAIMA

Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.

Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy Retrofits

2012

Brozyna Kevin

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power Strips

2012

Earle Lieko,

Sparn Bethany

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

Retrofit Audits and Cost Estimates: A Look at Quality and Consistency

2012

Eisenberg Liz,

Shapiro Carl,

Fleischer Wendy

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report describing research efforts focused on examining the audit reports for quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency.

Retrofit Improvements - Anchorage of Appliances

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.

Retrofit Improvements - Bracing of Roof Projections

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.

Retrofit Improvements - Elevate & Secure Outdoor HVAC Equipment

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.

Retrofit Improvements - Elevate & Secure Water Heater

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.

Retrofit Improvements - Fuel Tank Anchoring

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

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.

Retrofit Improvements - Improve Window & Door Flashing/Sealing

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air-sealing windows and doors.

Retrofit Improvements - Self-Locking Cabinets, Drawers, & Doors

2012

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

A brochure educating homeowners on how to install self-locking devices on cabinets, drawers and doors, including child-proof latches and drawer locks.

Retrofitting a Historic Building Envelope for Disaster Resilience and Sustainability

2012

Olshesky Janice

American Society of Civil Engineers,

ASCE

Report describing extensive renovations to a historic home.

Retrofitting Air Conditioning and Duct Systems in Hot, Dry Climates

2012

Shapiro Carl,

Aldrich Robb,

Arena Lois

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Report describing procedures for increasing sensible efficiencies through increased flow rates across the air handling unit and increased indoor coil sizes.

Retrofitting Combined Space and Water Heating Systems: Laboratory Tests

2012

Bohac Dave,

et al.

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

University of Minnesota,

UMIN

Report presenting results of a laboratory experiment studying combi systems as a mode to eliminate safety issues associated with natural draft appliances.

Revisions to the SRCC Rating Process for Solar Water Heaters

2012

Burch Jay,

et al.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Solar Rating & Certification Corporation,

SRCC,

Thermal Energy System Specialists,

TESS

Document discussing changes in testing the annual performance ratings for solar water heaters.

Rooftop Solar Panel Attachment: Design, Installation, and Maintenance - Hurricane Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands

2018

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Recovery advisory guide providing guidance on existing code requirements as well as recommend best practices for attachment design, installation, and maintenance of rooftop solar panels to increase panel wind resistance in the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria.

San Francisco's Big Seismic Gamble

2018

Fuller Thomas,

Singhvi Anjali,

Williams Josh

New York Times

Article describing San Francisco and how impending seismic activity may affect modern skyscrapers.

Seismic Performance Assessment of Buildings, Volume 1 - Methodology, Second Edition, FEMA P-58-1

2018

Applied Technology Council,

Federal Emergency Management Agency

ATC,

FEMA

Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.

Seismic Retrofit Guide - Improve Your Home's Earthquake Resistance

2012

Simpson Strong Tie

Simpson Strong Tie,

International Existing Building Code,

IEBC

Report promoting public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of earthquake-induced damage to existing homes.

Seismic Retrofit Guidelines for Detached Single-Family Wood-Frame Dwellings, FEMA P-50-1

2012

Applied Technology Council,

Federal Emergency Management Agency

ATC,

FEMA

Report providing retrofit measures intended to significantly reduce damage and increase occupant safety for existing buildings.

Serenbe Nest Cottages

2012

Butler Tom,

et al.

NAHB Research Center,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

HIRL,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Southface

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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