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Report analyzing design heating load sizing methods for superinsulated homes in cold climates and comparing them to the actual energy usage to determine if the building load calculation methodology should be changed for calculating the design heating load of these homes.

Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.

Report evaluating HVAC building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.

A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.

A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.

Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of hybrid inverters for solar power systems.

Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.

Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of off-grid inverters for solar power systems.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

A website discussing the use of consumer-grade small electric wind systems such as turbines to lower energy costs.

Article describing the capabilities of a Tesla Powerwall and its capacity to be used during a power outage.

A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.

Web page describing the basics of how to size and build a battery bank for electricity storage.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

Webpage for the CEC’s Modern Appliance Efficiency Database System

List of appliance brands and models, showing their performance and efficiency as tested by the appropriate standard.

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.

Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.

Website article describing the way solar panels are coupled to AC and DC battery energy storage systems.

Webpage recognizing the most efficient products among those that are ENERGY STAR certified.

A website explaining the basics of LED lightning, their lifespan, their use in general lighting applications, the amount of heat produced, and why you should choose ENERGY STAR certified LED products for your home.

Website article describing pros and cons of DC and AC batteries and explaining that AC batteries are less expensive than DC batteries.

A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.

Website article comparing DC and AC batteries and explaining that DC batteries have black start ability to restart from solar power while providing AC batteries need grid power to restart if fully discharged.