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.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
The Passive House Prescriptive Checklist
Watch as Chris Laumer-Giddens reviews the Passive House Prescriptive checklist with green builder Matt Hoots.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
Energy Saver: Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
Download Energy Saver's Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
ACEEE: Building Policies and Codes
In this resource, ACEEE describes policies that lawmakers can use to help reduce energy use in the building sector.
BPI: Home Energy Auditing Standard
ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023 Home Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building science-based residential whole-building assessment.
EPA: Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction
This guide for consumers explains how to reduce radon levels in a home.
Energy Circle: Marketing Insights Webinar Series
Visit Energy Circle's webinars archive for their excellent presentations on building performance topics.
BPI: Reference Sheets and Technical Documents
Quick reference for BPI standards and testing.
HVAC School Podcasts
HVAC School offers a unique blend of recorded technical training sessions, insightful interviews with industry experts, and in-depth discussions on diagnostics and trade secrets.
ACEEE Toolkit: Adapting Energy Efficiency Programs to Reach Underserved Residents
This toolkit highlights strategies that utilities and third-party program administrators can use to expand energy-efficiency program participation among all underserved households.
Service Business Mastery Podcast
Listen to Service Business Mastery for Skilled Trades: Unlocking HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Success
EPA: The Indoor Microbiome
Read about the indoor microbiome and its relationship with indoor air quality (IAQ).
Air Leakage Calculator
Use the SLA calculator to measure how much air is entering and escaping a building, helping to improve your overall air quality.
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