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CEC
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Website homepage of the California Energy Commission.
This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.
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CPC
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2019 version of California's plumbing code.
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California Energy Commission
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Subprogram of the California Statewide Codes and Standards Program designed to help cities and counties to adopt above-state-code ordinances.
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Advanced Energy
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Information sheet containing images and descriptions of cantilevers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the principle of capillarity in construction materials.
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CARB
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Web article describing utility customer’s right to use back-up generators during emergency events, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
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American Technical Publishers,
ATP
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Website with instructional material for career and technical education.
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CRI
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Carpet and Rug Institute website homepage.
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CRI
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Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.
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FEMA
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Catalog describing FEMA earthquake-resistant construction resources.
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Center for the Built Environment,
CBE,
UC Berkeley,
SinBerBEST,
Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in Singapore,
BEARS
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Description
Online tool for thermal comfort calculations and visualizations SoftwareX 12, 100563 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2020.100563
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CCHRC
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Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
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ENERGY STAR
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Website that describes two ceiling fan types and their respective ENERGY STAR eligible product types.
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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BSC
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Report about ventilation system design, including central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, made up of a 6-inch outdoor air intake duct connected to the return side of the air handler with a fan cycling control to make sure the fan runs a programmed minimum amount of time.
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Energy Trust of Oregon
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Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
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CUSEC
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Website providing disaster preparedness information and resources for residents and building owners in locations susceptible to earthquakes.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Case study about the grid integration of electrical vehicle supply equipment.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report summarizing the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by the national laboratory white papers discussing long-term 50% energy reduction goals.
Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing Retrofits
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California Air Resources Board,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report about City of Meriden Housing Authority's (MHA) collaboration with Jonathon Rose Companies to complete a gut renovation of 126 residential units in the Chamberlain Heights retrofit project.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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Florida Building Code,
FBC,
International Code Council,
ICI,
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety,
IBHS
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Description
Fact sheet describing changes made to the 2010 Florida Building Code with regards to wind design loads and requirements.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
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CEC,
EEL
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Document with information from a workshop addressing framing materials for residential buildings in California. A copy of the document can be requested at the resource link, and an online copy of the document can be found by searching for it on the California Energy Commission's Library Online...
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
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EPA
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Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. This website explains the implications of such chemicals.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
CNT Energy,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy
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Report identifying housing characteristics and energy use for fifteen single-family housing types and specifies measure packages that provide an optimum level of energy savings based on a BEopt analysis.
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SFGate
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News article from SFGate explaining and giving figures on how chimney failure is the most common type of damage to homes during an earthquake.
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ENERGY STAR
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A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.
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University of Massachusetts,
UMASS
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Information sheet discussing how OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. - See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/publications/by-title/choosing-between-oriented-strandboard-and-plywood/#sthash.RilEtDpl.dpuf
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Journal of Light Construction
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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EPA
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
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Website containing useful resources regarding central heat pump water heater systems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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RDH
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Article describing correct ways to attach rigid insulation to the exterior of commercial and residential buildings.
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Energy Efficiency for All,
EEFA,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.
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MS Manufacturing Corporation
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Installation manual for installing metal panel siding.
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NAIMA
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
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EPA
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A website explaining how to quickly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lightbulb.
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EPA
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Website providing data indicating climate change.
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Society of Building Science Educators,
SBSE,
University of California Los Angeles,
UCLA
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Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.
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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
EERE,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report on improving passive design adoption rates.
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Advanced Energy
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Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.
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Advanced Energy
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Guide about designing and installing closed crawlspaces in the Southeast.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how closed crawlspaces can do "double duty" by controlling moisture and providing energy savings.