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FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
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Webinar from Geoff Ferrell of Sonnen Inc. on new residential home design technologies used to improve energy efficiency, net zero design, solar plus storage capabilities, and home automation.
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A document providing guidance on integrating a PV array with a roof system.
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A research paper exploring the design, installation, repair and maintenance of solar water and pool heating technologies.
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The 2017 publication update to the SEAOC Wind Committee and SEAOC Solar Photovoltaic Systems Sub-Committee's 2012 report.
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Report identifying the important aspects of building design and construction to enable installation of solar photovoltaic and heating systems at some time after the building is constructed.
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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This report requires all elements of rooftop PV panel systems to be designed for component and cladding pressures per ASCE 7-10.
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Webinar from Zero Carbon LLC explaining how to conserve energy and reduce a home's carbon footprint through use of the 'fab four' residential energy efficiency upgrades: heat pumps, insulation, triple-glazed windows, and solar panels.
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This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
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Webinar from Terrence Mosley, Rick Wertheim, and Theresa Gilbride on providing high performance, high indoor air quality, and net zero energy usage to affordable housing projects in accordance with U.S. DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, focusing on affordable projects from the United Way of Long...
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Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Guide
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Measure guide describing the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar hot water installation.
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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Guide describing the need to leave space for a solar hot water tank in the home’s utility room.
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This guide describes procedures for assessing potential for solar resources on a house site based on the likely design and orientation of solar panels on the home.
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This measure guide describes the need to provide an architectural drawing for a future solar photovoltaic installation.
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This guide describes the need for installing a wiring conduit for future solar photovoltaic installations.
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This measure guide describes the need to install a dedicated dual-pole circuit breaker for a future solar photovoltaic installation.
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Measure guide describing installation of the mounting surface needed for equipment for a future solar photovoltaic installation.