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Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Lighting and Electronics

2019

Nubbe Valerie,

Yamada Mary

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

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.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Overview of Research Challenges and Gaps

2019

Fares Robert,

Nubbe Valerie,

Neukomm Monica

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

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.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Whole Building Controls, Sensors, Modeling, and Analytics

2019

Roth Amir,

Reyna Janet

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.

Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Technical Report Series - Windows and Opaque Envelope

2019

Harris Chioke,

et al.

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.

Grim Lessons from Tornado Alley

2019

Thompson Boyce

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA

Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.

Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, Third Edition, FEMA P-646

2019

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

Federal Emergency Management Agency

NOAA,

FEMA

Report describing tsunamis and options for vertical evacuation from tsunamis; the guide addresses determination of tsunami and earthquake loads and structural design criteria and concepts, primarily for commercial buildings.

Guidelines for Tree Preservation During Construction

2012

Peters Russell

Arborilogical Services Inc

Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.

Heat Pump Retrofit Strategies for Multifamily Buildings

2019

Steven Winter Associates,

Natural Resources Defense Council

SWA,

NRDC

Report describing the various heat pump retrofit options for multifamily buildings in the U.S., segmented by building typology and heating system, to support better environmental, economic, and health outcomes.

Heat Pump Water Heaters: Selection and Quality Installation Guide

2012

Steven Winter Associates

SWA,

Efficiency Vermont

Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.

Heat Pump Water Heating Modeling in EnergyPlus - Building America Residential Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Meeting

2012

Wilson Eric,

Christensen Craig B

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.

High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture Monitoring

2012

Wiehagen Joseph,

Kochkin Vladimir

NAHB Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.

Hockey Pucks and Hydrostatic Pressure, BSI–057

2012

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.

Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and Response

2012

LaMarche Janelle,

et al.

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,

Fraunhofer CSE,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.

Home Power

2012

Sanchez

Home Power

Web article about solar site assessment.

Hot Water Distribution System Model Enhancements

2012

Hoeschele Marc,

Weitzel Elizabeth

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Davis Energy Group

Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.

Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact

2012

Kipp Jennison M,

Taylor Nicholas W,

Jones Pierce H

Building Energy Efficient Housing for America,

BEEHA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

How Many Hours-of-Safety Do Our Homes Have in Extreme Weather?

2019

Corvidae Jacob,

Ayyagari Sheha

Rocky Mountain Institute,

RMI

Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.

How to Insulate a Basement Wall

2012

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

How to Perform a Heat-Loss Calculation, Part I

2012

Holladay Martin

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.

How to Prevent Roof Damage from Winter Ice Buildup

2019

Dorsi Chris

Montana State University Extension,

MSU Extension

Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.

How to Properly Install Polymeric Siding and Soffit in Coastal Areas

2019

Vinyl Siding Institute

Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.

Hydronic Heating Retrofits for Low-Rise Multifamily Buildings:Phase 1: Boiler Control Replacement and Monitoring

2012

Dentz Jordan,

Henderson Hugh

Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,

ARIES,

Levy Partnership

Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings

Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling

2012

Winkler Jon

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.

Indoor airPLUS Technical Bulletin Pest Entry Prevention

2019

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.

Innovation in Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

2019

Green Home Institute

Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.

Innovation in Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

2019

Green Home Institute

Insulate Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Lines

2012

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Insulating Concrete Forms for Multifamily Residential Construction

2019

Lemay Lionel,

Peng Tien

Civil + Structural Engineers

Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).

Keep Safe: A Guide for Resilient Housing Design in Island Communities

2019

Enterprise Community Partners

Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.

Laboratory Testing of Aerosol for Enclosure Air Sealing

2012

Modera Mark,

Harrington Curtis

Western Cooling Efficiency Center - UC Davis,

Building Industry Research Alliance,

BIRA,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

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.

LED Lightbulb Exchange

2019

Energy Action Fairfax

Fairfax County,

Webpage describing a lightbulb exchange program in Fairfax county, VA.

Leveraging Limited Scope for Maximum Benefit in Occupied Renovation of Uninsulated Cold Climate Multifamily Housing

2012

Neuhauser Ken,

Bergey Daniel,

Osser Rosie

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.

Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

2012

Stecher Dave,

Allison Katherine,

Prahl Duncan

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

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.

Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, Illinois

2012

Stecher Dave,

Allison Katherine

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale, Fresno California

2012

Burdick Arlan,

Rapport Ari,

Poerschke Andrew

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,

WCHH,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

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).

Low-Cost Solar Water Heating Research and Development Roadmap

2012

Hudon Kate,

et al.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

Maintain Defensible Space

2019

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Cal Fire

A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.

Maintain Power During an Outage with Solar Battery Storage

2019

Boston Solar

Webpage from Boston Solar describing how solar plus storage options can be beneficial for maintaining electricity during power outages.

Managing the Drivers of Air Flow and Water Vapor Transport in Existing Single-Family Homes

2012

Cummings James B,

et al.

Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,

BA-PIRC,

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report focusing on managing the driving forces that move air and water vapor across the building envelope.

Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily Buildings

2012

Maxwell Sean,

Otis Casey

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

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.

Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Mechanical Closets in Slab-on-Grade Homes

2012

Dickson Bruce

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Document covering two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet.

Measure Guideline: Basement Insulation Basics

2012

Aldrich Robb,

Mantha Pallavi,

Puttagunta Srikanth

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.

Measure Guideline: Combination Forced-Air Space and Tankless Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems

2012

Rudd Armin

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

Measure Guideline: Energy-Efficient Window Performance and Selection

2012

Carmody John,

Haglund Kerry

NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,

NorthernSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

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.

Measure Guideline: Evaporative Condensers

2012

German Alea,

Dakin Bill,

Hoeschele Marc

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Davis Energy Group

Report about evaporative condensers, to provide information on a cost-effective solution for energy and demand savings in homes with cooling loads.

Measure Guideline: Heat Pump Water Heaters in New and Existing Homes

2012

Shapiro Carl,

Puttagunta Srikanth,

Owens Douglas

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

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.

Measure Guideline: High Efficiency Natural Gas Furnaces

2012

Brand Larry,

Rose William B

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Gas Technology Institute,

GTI Energy

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.

Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits

2012

Lstiburek Joseph W,

Ueno Kohta

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Measure Guideline: Installing Rigid Foam Insulation on the Interior of Existing Brick Walls

2012

Natarajan Hariharan,

Puttagunta Srikanth,

Klocke Steve

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

CARB,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Information sheet providing information on installing Rigid XPS foam board insulation to existing brick masonry walls.

Measure Guideline: Internal Insulation of Masonry Walls

2012

Schumacher Christopher,

Ueno Kohta,

Straube John

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.

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