Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library is a compilation of home performance resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and industry reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
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.
Exploring Passive House Design
Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average home.
A Short Guide to a Radical Retrofit
Watch as builders take you through the key principles of undertaking a radical retrofit of a home.
Insulation Institute: Getting Your Home Heat Pump Ready
This consumer guide details the key actions homeowners should take prior to upgrading their homes with a high-efficiency heat pump.
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.
The “V” in HVAC with Allison Bailes
Watch as Mighty Homes and Allison Bailes discuss 17 steps to improve duct systems.
Case Study: Multifamily Building – Rose May Manor
View this multifamily case study on Rose May Manor focused on pinpointing energy waste.
Better Buildings Residential Network Image Libraries
View the list of online databases that can provide your program with quality, high-resolution images to tell your energy efficiency story.
Attic Insulation Done Wrong… and How to Do It Right!
Watch as Larry Janesky walks viewers through the attic of a home in Connecticut that had been previously insulated by another contractor to illustrate common mistakes being perpetrated by many insulation contractors across the country.
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.
Energy Vanguard: Heat Pump Basics
Allison Bailes offers a solid outline of the basics of heat pumps in the Energy Vanguard Blog.
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.
DOE: Better Buildings E-Learning Center
This online resource offers a collection of webinars and e-learning courses for improving building energy efficiency.
HVAC School Podcast: Blower Door Testing & Building Performance
Listen as Corbett Lunsford discusses the moral superiority of building performance testing, blower door testing and more.
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