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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.

Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.

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

Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.

Report that describes BSC's Houses That Work II (HTWII) climate-specific technical resource, beginning with an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal climate regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry.

Webpage describing the basics of solar plus storage operations on homes.

Brochure on specifications for PV systems.

Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.

Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.

Website describing how solar water heaters -- also called solar domestic hot water systems -- can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home.

Webpage from Boston Solar describing how solar plus storage options can be beneficial for maintaining electricity during power outages.

Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Document discussing changes in testing the annual performance ratings for solar water heaters.

Study investigating measured cooling energy performance in side-by-side identical homes with varying roof types, including cool roof technologies.

Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.

Fact sheet poster describing benefits and qualification of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) certified Zero Energy Ready Homes and providing eight examples of certified homes.

Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.

California Energy Commission report presenting the concept of cool walls and providing guidelines for their building- and climate-appropriate use to conserve energy and reduce emissions.

Web article about solar site assessment.

SEIA resources page.

FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.

DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.

Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

Tool determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position.