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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.

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DOE: Better Buildings E-Learning Center

This online resource offers a collection of webinars and e-learning courses for improving building energy efficiency.

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DOE: Tribal Nations and Native Communities Resource Guide

This resource guide is an overview of current funding opportunities through the DOE, resources such as technical assistance, webinars, and highlights of key programs housed in other agencies.

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TruTech Tools: Building HVAC Science Podcast

Bill Spohn & Eric Kaiser delve into the latest advancements in HVAC technology, offer practical tips for improving building performance, and provide a platform for industry leaders to share their insights.

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Energy Vanguard: Heat Pump Basics

Allison Bailes offers a solid outline of the basics of heat pumps in the Energy Vanguard Blog.

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Energy Saver: Consumer Guide to Home Insulation

Download Energy Saver's Consumer Guide to Home Insulation

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Passive House in Blue Hill Maine 

Watch to see how Sergei Breus has changed the way he builds Maine homes to make them more energy efficient and unique.

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BlueGreen Alliance Foundation Report: Energy Efficiency Should be Made in the United States

This report recommends a set of policies to pair energy efficiency investment with requirements & incentives for domestically produced products, to further increase investment in energy efficiency.

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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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DOE: Home Energy Rebates (IRA Sections 50121 and 50122): RFP Guidance for Program Planning, Technical, and Administrative Support

DOE's RFP guidance for Program Planning, Technical, and Administrative Support - Home Energy Rebates (IRA Sections 50121 and 50122)

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The Carbon Copy Podcast

This podcast offers a deep dive into the narratives shaping the rise of clean energy, posing challenges to traditional fossil fuels, and exploring the dramatic transformation of our energy systems.

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The Energy Show Podcast: What You Need to Know About Heat Pump Water Heaters

Listen to this episode of The Energy Show to unlock the future of home domestic hot water heating.

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DOE: Required Elements of a Community Benefits Plan

The DOE has released a list of required elements states must include in their HOMES/HEAR Community Benefits Plans (CBPs).

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RESTalk Podcast: The Best of RESTalk 2023 with Bill Spohn

Listen in to this fast-paced recap of 2023 in RESTalk.

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R-Value Podcast: Blower Door Mastery: Techniques and Tips for Contractors

Listen to a great discussion of the intricacies and importance of blower doors in testing a home's air tightness.

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ACEEE Report: Nobody Left Behind: Preliminary Review of Strategies to Support Affordable Housing Compliance with Building Performance Standards

This report gives a preliminary review of strategies to support affordable housing compliance with building performance standards.

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