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.
IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
This flyer explains how consumers can save money on utility bills & receive tax credits for home energy efficiency improvements.
ACEEE & BPA Report: Retrofitting America’s Homes: Designing Home Energy Programs That Leverage Federal Climate Investments With Other Funding
This paper from ACEEE, the AnnDyl Policy Group, and BPA outlines how states can maximize the impact of the funds to lower utility bills and cut climate pollution.
HVAC: Evaporator 101
Learn about the basic purpose and function of the evaporator coil.
IAQ Radio: Don Fugler – IEQ Pioneers
Watch as Don Fugler discusses his contributions to our current understanding of indoor environments and his thoughts on what the future holds.
Building Science in Alaska: Home Energy Minute
Watch as Corbett Lunsford interviews Griffin Hagle about controlling home performance in northernmost coastal Alaska.
Exploring Passive House Design
Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average home.
Building Science Meets Mountain Climate with Joseph Lstiburek
Watch as Joe Lstiburek discusses building science in a mountain climate.
A Short Guide to a Radical Retrofit
Watch as builders take you through the key principles of undertaking a radical retrofit of a home.
ACEEE: Programs to Promote Zero-Energy and Zero-Carbon New Homes and Buildings
ACEEE released a white paper listing programs advancing zero-energy, zero-carbon, or zero-energy-ready buildings.
Case Study: Multifamily Building – Rose May Manor
Download the case study on Rose May Manor, focused on pinpointing energy waste.
ACEEE Report: Options for Decarbonizing Residential Space Heating in Cold Climates
This study calculated the total cost of installing and operating different heating systems in homes that currently use gas furnaces or boilers.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
BPA: Maine Energy Efficiency Contractor Needs Assessment
BPA's Maine Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report highlights strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the industry.
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