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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.
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NFRC
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Standard providing a procedure for determining fenestration attachment product U-factors.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the origin and operations of a large HVAC company specializing in whole-house energy efficiency that upgrades 400 homes per year.
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NFRC
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Standard for determining fenestration attachment product SHGC and visible transmittance.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the growth of a Manassas-based home performance company that increased their annual number of projects from 13 to 79 between 2007 and 2012.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the growth of the home performance division of a Oregon-based remodeling company that saw revenues increase by 109% per year from 2006 to 2012.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the origins and growth of a Los Angeles-based home performance company that has increased their annualized revenues by nearly 8 times in 2 years of business.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the growth and performance of a Rochester-based home energy performance company that increased revenues by nearly 2000% in 1 year.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the growth of a Decatur-based home performance company, that started as an off shoot of a design-build firm and has since increased their number of projects by 53% in 2 years.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
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PNNL
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Case study describing retrofit upgrades to a 1970's home, that not only improved occupant comfort levels, but reduced the estimated energy bill by 40%
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PNNL
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Case study describing a package of energy efficiency measures being put to the test by retro fitting a previously vacant home.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit that assessed a pre-fabricated home's performance and identified several energy savings opportunities.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a wall retrofit of a 1970s cedar-sided home in Bellingham WA that included adding 2 inches of cork insulation while replacing the existing cedar siding.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report researching cost- effective solution packages for significant energy efficiency and indoor air quality improvements masonry multifamily urban buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report exploring feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25% source energy savings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
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BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a mixed-dry climate.
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BSC
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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PNNL
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a hot-humid climate.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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PNNL
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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the retrofit of a leaky air handler.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a cost-effectively reducing energy use by over 50% in an existing home.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
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PNNL
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
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PNNL,
DOE
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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.
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PNNL
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
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PNNL
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Case study describing 50% energy saving projects for new multifamily homes in cold climates.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a builder's technology package that achieves energy savings of 50% over standard practice compared to the 2006 IECC.
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Guide describing how to analyze boiler and building performance and install thermostatic radiator valves (TRV) to reduce temperatures in over heated spaces.
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Information guide outlining Indoor airPLUS documentation requirements for home buyers.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.
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Guide describing steps to keep birds, rodents, and other pests out of vent openings and other locations in new and existing homes.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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Guide describing blown insulation into exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
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This guide describes procedures for assessing feasibility of solar resources, and designating location of propolsed PV arrays and solar thermal panels.
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Information guide providing background information about heat flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing refrigerant-based compression-cooling air conditioning systems for space cooling.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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This guide describes evaporative cooling technologies which can be used to cool homes in dry climates.
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
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Guide describing how to properly ventilate un-vented combustion appliances such as sealed fireplaces.
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Guide describing how to conduct combustion appliance zone testing.
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Information guide describing considerations for before retrofitting HVAC systems, retrofit scope considerations, and HVAC system replacement options.
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Information guide describing best practices for ensuring the safety of those returning to a home after a disaster.
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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Guide describing air barrier installation, insulation installation, and air-sealing for double walls (half or full walls included in a home design as an architectural feature that provides a more dimensional appearance).
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Guide describing how to properly test the air barrier between the garage and house, and how to ensure the air barrier is tight enough to prevent garage air from entering the home.
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Guide describing lighting choices and installation procedures in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Guide describing options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.
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Guide describing condensing clothes dryers, which have a secondary heat exchanger and do not require exterior venting.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).
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Guide describing the split system heat pumps used for central forced air heating and cooling.
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around plumbing and piping penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Guide describing how to install transfer grilles in bedroom walls to balance air pressures between rooms and to enable stale air to return to a central heating system's air handler for reconditioning even when room doors are closed.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Guide describing how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.
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Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests per RESNET protocols.
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.
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Guide describing vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.
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Guide describing how to install a corrosion-resistant drain pan in condensate-producing HVAC equipment.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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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.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Guide describing how to provide a strong continuous load path from the roof through the wall to the foundation to ensure a structurally sound building and increase racking resistance in hurricanes, high winds, tornados, and earthquakes.
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A guide for choosing, installing, and flashing roof anchoring systems for solar panels.
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Guide describing how to insulate closed crawlspace walls and band joist areas with rigid foam board insulation.
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Guide describing ceiling fan components and basic steps for installation.
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Guide describing best practice venting strategies for existing steam heating systems in multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to construct the walls of a home with bracing to resist wind and earthquake loads.