Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library contains industry resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
The “V” in HVAC with Allison Bailes
Watch as Mighty Homes and Allison Bailes discuss 17 steps to improve duct systems.
ACEEE Report: How to get Homeowners to Invest in Comprehensive Retrofits
When it comes to encouraging comprehensive upgrades, there are four things to consider: the audience, the messages, the strategies, and the packages.
HUD: Multifamily Utility Benchmarking Toolkit
This toolkit is a comprehensive guide to utility benchmarking for the multifamily sector and includes links to key resources and requirements, tools and reports, case studies, and FAQs.
Heat Pumps can be the next AC: A study
Watch a great presentation about replacing AC with variable speed heat pumps (VSHPs).
BPI: Technical Standards
View and download the current approved BPI Technical Standards.
HVAC & IAQ: What Works!
Watch as IAQ Radio and Chris Howells discuss HVAC & IAQ, and which works best.
DOE: Geothermal Heat Pumps
This resource webpage provides information on Geothermal Heat Pumps for consumers with links to fact sheets, videos, information pages, and geothermal basics.
Weatherization Installer Job Aids
Weatherization job aids are step-by-step visual guides created to assist home energy professionals with effective, durable, and safe energy efficiency upgrades.
HVAC School Podcast: Common Callbacks and Failed Inspections on Install
This episode of HVAC School discusses practical tips for preventing callbacks and failed inspections in residential HVAC installs and maintenance.
What is the Building Envelope Performance (BEP) value?
Watch the video to learn how the BEP value is used to describe the overall thermal performance of a building envelope.
4 Basic Energy Rules for HVAC
Watch to learn the four most important things for someone to know about the air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration trades.
HVAC School Podcast: Women in HVAC
In this podcast, women working in the HVAC industry discuss their experiences and offer advice. Topics: the positives of working in HVAC as a woman, the importance of community, and the resources available.
DOE: Better Buildings E-Learning Center
This online resource offers a collection of webinars and e-learning courses for improving building energy efficiency.
Energy Vanguard: Heat Pump Basics
Allison Bailes offers a solid outline of the basics of heat pumps in the Energy Vanguard Blog.
A Cup of Joe: Net Zero Energy Houses
Watch as Joe Lstiburek and Betsy Pettit share their lessons learned from past net zero building projects.
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