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A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.
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Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
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A comprehensive list of all ENERGY STAR home performance programs.
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Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of hybrid inverters for solar power systems.
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Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.
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Video describing the solar PV system on a passive house.
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of off-grid inverters for solar power systems.
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A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
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A fact sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs & how to find the right one to fit your lighting fixture.
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A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
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A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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Report with updated energy consumption data for 28 residential & commercial miscellaneous electric loads (MELs), including projections to 2040.
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Report investigating implemention of advanced power strips for entertainment and home office electronics would reduce energy consumption across the residential market.
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Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
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Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.
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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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A reference guide providing basic tips on using backup generators safely and effectively.