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Webpage presenting updated maps for annual average temperature and precipitation in the contiguous U.S.

A guidebook helping builders in hot-humid climates design and construct homes for energy efficiency, durability, health, safety, and comfort.

Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.

Report describing measures that builders in mixed-humid climates can use to build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.

Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.

Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.

Installation manual describing proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.

Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.

A report describing how to build a high-performance affordable house to achieve 30% whole house energy savings in the mixed-humid climate region.

Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.