Reference
Description
Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.
Case Study
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Case study describing the New American Home project.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in Florida.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Reference
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Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.
Reference
Description
Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
Reference
Description
Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Case Study
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.
Case Study
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Case study describing a cost-effectively reducing energy use by over 50% in an existing home.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing how to conduct testing for adequate combustion air in the space where a combustion appliance is located if the appliance is located within the conditioned space of the home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing options to consider when retrofitting or upgrading a home's HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
Guide
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Guide
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Guide describing how to improve boiler efficiency in multifamily central hydronic heating systems by installing thermostatically controlled radiator valves (TRV) to reduce temperatures in overheated spaces.