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Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.

Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.

Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.

Research study examining efficiency retrofit opportunities, typical renovation practices, and pathways for achieving U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) goals for existing homes in Florida.

Research study about two test homes that are examined with the goal of providing case studies that could be applied to other similar New England homes.

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.

Report describing findings from a multifamily test home focusing on the combination of energy measures that are feasible, affordable and suitable for multifamily construction in cold climates.

Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.

Report evaluating the renovation of a 5,800-ft2, multiuse facility located in St. Petersburg, on the west coast of central Florida, in the hot-humid climate.

Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

Study identifying common air leakage pathways in one type of low-rise multifamily building common in mixed-humid climates.

Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.

Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.

Factsheet describing air-sealing.

Fact sheet describing how weatherstripping can be an easy and cost-effective way to save money on energy costs and improve comfort by reducing drafts.

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

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

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

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

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

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.

Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.