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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: New Guidance on Zero Energy Ready Homes and energy efficient homes 45L Tax Credit

The IRS released new guidance on the 45L tax credit to clarify who is eligible to claim the credit, what the energy savings requirements are.

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DOE: IRA Home Efficiency Rebates Request for Proposal (RFP) Guidance

DOE's Request for Proposal guidance provides recommended components for states to include in their competitive solicitations for HOMES program implementation.

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DOE: HOMES Measured Path Incentive Payment Calculator

This calculator calculates allowable incentive payments for retrofit projects pursued under the "measured" path of the Home Efficiency Rebates program as outlined in Inflation Reduction Act.

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Insulation Institute: Getting Your Home Heat Pump Ready

This guide details the key actions homeowners should take prior to upgrading their homes with a high-efficiency heat pump.

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Building HVAC Science: Creating a culture of #betterhvac with Tim DeStasio

Listen to a great discussion of lessons learned and perspectives on #betterHVAC.

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DOE: Home Energy Rebate Programs Guidance

This page provides guidance documents for the Inflation Reduction Act Home Efficiency Rebates and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates.

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IREC: The Energy Optimist Podcast: Out With the Old, In With the New: The Future of Energy

This podcast answer two key questions: What is the future of energy? And how can we reimagine the current system so that it’s more affordable, resilient, and equitable?

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Building HVAC Science: The push for heat pumps and the accompanying funding for electrification with Cindy Zeis

Listen to Building HVAC Science discuss heat pumps & electrification with Cindy Zeis.

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1950s Home Retrofit to Super Efficient Passive House 

Watch to learn about a 1950s Montreal house that was retrofitted to become an efficient passive house by adding a 16 inch thick layer of cellulose insulation to the exterior.

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BPA & Service Year Alliance: AmeriCorps Capacity – Building Opportunity Webinar

In this webinar, we provide an in-depth overview of AmeriCorps State and National Programming, uncovering available resources for weatherization and clean energy agencies.

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The Interconnected House 

Watch as Energy Circle installs a basement subfloor after a series of problems related to gutters, roof, foundation, and insulation.

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NASCSP: Weatherization Workforce Resources and Tools

View workforce resources and tools for the weatherization career path.

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DOE: Home Efficiency Rebates Retroactivity Fact Sheet and Eligibility Checklists

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) developed this optional resource in relation to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which established the Home Efficiency Rebates, which operates under the umbrella of the Home Energy Rebates.

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Efficiency First CA: Clean Energy Connection Connects CA Homeowners to Contractors

The Clean Energy Connection directory connects homeowners and contractors to help complete energy projects in homes.

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NEEP: Energy Code Triggers for Existing Buildings

This resource explores how building energy codes can be used as regulatory instruments that define the minimum standards and prerequisites for achieving energy efficiency in new building design, construction, and operation.

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