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 Habitat for Humanity zero net energy home in Denver.
Case Study
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Case study about a Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner construction project in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV.
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Herriman, UT, that scored HERS 40 without PV, -1 with PV.
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 38 without PV and -3 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Phoenix, AZ that scored HERS 58 without PV and HERS 38 with PV.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multi-family town home project constructed for the City of Aspen, Colorado, with assistance from the U.S. DOE Building America research team Building Science Corporation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 55 without PV and 15 with PV.
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Ithaca, NY, that scored HERS 50 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
Guide
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
Case Study
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing a cost-effectively reducing energy use by over 50% in an existing home.
Reference
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
Reference
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Research study exploring a test method measuring air leakage between units through common surfaces and air infiltration across exterior, noncommon surfaces of the enclosure.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Reference
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Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
Reference
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Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
Guide
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Guide describing principles of insulating and air sealing band joists as a stand alone energy upgrade, or as part of creating a closed crawlspace.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
Chamberlain Heights Redevelopment: A Large Scale, Cold Climate Study of Affordable Housing Retrofits
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Report about City of Meriden Housing Authority's (MHA) collaboration with Jonathon Rose Companies to complete a gut renovation of 126 residential units in the Chamberlain Heights retrofit project.
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Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.