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Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud Walls

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Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.

Building America Performance Analysis Procedures for Existing Homes

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Report provides a proposed set of guidelines for estimating the energy savings achieved by a package of retrofits or an extensive rehabilitation of an existing home.

Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX)

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Document about testing software predictions of retrofit energy savings in existing homes.

Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment Efficiency, Info-607

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Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.

Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power Strips

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Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

2009 International Existing Building Code - IEBC

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2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.

High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits

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Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.

The Facts about Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems

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Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.

Variability in Measured Space Temperatures in 60 Homes

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Report discussing the measured variability in indoor space temperatures in a set of 60 homes located in Florida, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

Measure Guideline: Water Management at Tub and Shower Assemblies

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Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.

Expert Meeting Report: Foundations Research Results

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Expert meeting report describing the need for greater understanding of foundation systems including moisture and insulation issues.

National Green Building Standard Analysis

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Report detailing the proposed point structure for the prescriptive approach of the energy efficiency chapter of the NGBS update.

Developing an Energy Performance Modeling Startup Kit

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Report identifying business models for the remodeling industry that foster remodelers adoption of energy efficiency services.

Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery Packages

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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.

Greenbuilt Retrofit Test House Final Report

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Research report presenting results of short term tests on measures used in an energy efficiency retrofit project in California.

Installing Windows with Foam Sheathing on a Wood-Frame Wall

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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.

Residential Best Practices Criteria, Info-001

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Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.

Laboratory Performance Testing of Residential Window Air Conditioners

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Report providing information about laboratory testing of four residential window air conditioners.

Guide to Closing and Conditioning Ventilated Crawlspaces

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Report explaining the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and to outline prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces.

NREL Improves Building Energy Simulation Programs Through Diagnostic Testing

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Document about development of a new test procedure to increase the quality and accuracy of energy analysis tools for the building retrofit market.

The Challenges of Basement Insulation

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Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.

Three-Dimensional Numerical Evaluation of Thermal Performance of Uninsulated Wall Assemblies

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Research study describing a detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics model that evaluates the thermal performance of uninsulated wall assemblies.

Needs of Non Energy-Focused Contractors

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Report investigating what motivates remodelers to become energy-focused and what technical knowledge that need to be energy-focused.

Protect Your Family from Asbestos - Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation

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This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.

Assessing and Improving the Accuracy of Energy Analysis for Residential Buildings

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Report describing methodology to assess and improve the accuracy of whole building energy analysis for residential buildings.

Better Duct Systems for Home Heating and Cooling; Building Technologies Program (Brochure)

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Brochure intended to provide readers with a working knowledge of residential heating and cooling duct systems.

Desiccant Enhanced Evaporative Air Conditioning: Parametric Analysis and Design

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Report presenting a parametric analysis using a numerical model of a new concept in desiccant and evaporative air conditioning.

Energy Impacts of Various Residential Mechanical Ventilation Strategies

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Document comparing simulation results from a modified version of the EnergyGauge program to include various HVAC runtime strategies.

Keeping The Heat In - Chapter 6: Basement Insulation Floors, Walls and Crawl Spaces

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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.