Guides A-Z

This measure guide describes the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar photovoltaic installation.

This measure guide describes the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar hot water installation.

Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.

Guide describing ways to strengthen roof assemblies for resistance to hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

This measure guide describes effective ways to distribute hot water using core plumbing techniques.

This measure guide describes effective ways to distribute hot water using demand plumbing techniques.

Guide for designing and installing interior ducts in an interstitial floor cavity in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.

Guide describing sizing and installation of foundation heat exchangers, which can be connected to a heat pump system used for spacing conditioning as well as domestic water heating.

This measure guide describes the need to install a mounting surface for equipment related to a future solar photovoltaic installation.

Guide describing how to design HVAC systems to be located within the conditioned space of the home, either in a utility closet or in an air sealed conditioned attic, basement, or crawl space.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

This guide describes procedures for assessing feasibility of solar resources, and designating location of propolsed PV arrays and solar thermal panels.

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulaiton in new and existing homes.

This measure guide describes the need to leave space for a solar hot water tank in the home’s utility room.

Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.

Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.

Guide describing additional requirements for HVAC systems in warm-humid climates to operate in a dehumidification mode to maintain indoor relative humidity at or below 60 percent.

This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.

This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.