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.
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.
Non-Energy Impacts of Weatherization
Download to read the study which discusses various issues related to incorporating non-energy impacts (NEIs) into costeffectiveness screening and measure selection in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center
View NASCSP's resource page for the Weatherization Assistance Program with program guidance, WAP network resources, DOE training & tools, regulations, and a link to WAP training providers.
Build Podcast: Back to Basics on HVAC with Travis Brungardt
Matt Risinger and Travis Brungardt discuss the importance of proper planning and design in HVAC systems, including Manual J calculations, ductwork options, and the significance of dedicated dehumidification.
The Build Show Podcast
Listen to a collection of building science discussions on the Build Show Podcast.
IREC: Green Workforce Connect
Visit Green Workforce Connect to explore careers in solar, wind, and building performance.
Healthy Indoor Environments – Wild Fires & Other Environmental Issues
Healthy Indoors welcomes Brett Stinson to discuss wildfires in North America, along with a low-cost air cleaner for at-home use during emergency situations.
DOE: Geothermal Heat Pump Information for Consumers
A list of resources to help consumers interested in installing a Geothermal Heat Pump for a home or business.
Better Buildings Toolkit: Efficiency as a Service
Explore the efficiency-as-a-service solution. It is a pay-for-performance, off-balance sheet financing solution that allows customers to implement energy and water efficiency projects with no upfront capital expenditure.
Energy Service Agreements for Efficiency and Electrification Retrofit
This report covers the role certain types of energy service agreements (ESAs), combined with federal incentives, can play in scaling AMFH retrofits, maximizing the impact of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act in decarbonizing existing buildings.
Building Performance Workshop: HVAC Duct Design: Manual D, Fittings, Friction Rate, Pressure Loss, & Static Pressure
Corbett Lunsford and HVAC design calculations trainer Alex Meaney talk about duct design calculations, the Manual D and ASHRAE ways.
IAQ Radio: Concrete Moisture Inspection: The Fundamentals
Listen as IAQ Radio and concrete and waterproofing expert Robert Higgins discuss the fundamentals of concrete moisture inspection.
Energy Equity for Renters Toolkit
This toolkit offers guidance on how to integrate energy efficiency and affordable housing policy to preserve or create affordable housing.
RESTalk: Santa Fe’s Habitat for Humanity Homes achieve HERS-ZERO scores
The fascinating story of how 15 NetZero / HERS-ZERO homes have been built in the Habitat for Humanity program in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
DOE: WAP Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals
Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals including Standard Work Specifications for Home Energy Upgrades, and Home Energy Professional certifications along with accreditation of energy-efficiency training programs.
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