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.
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.
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.
EPA: The Indoor Microbiome
Read about the indoor microbiome and its relationship with indoor air quality (IAQ).
Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide Videos
Short (2-5 min) video refreshers on key steps in installation of cold-climate air source heat pumps.
IAQ Radio: Nate Adams – The House Whisperer – The Importance of Air Sealing for IAQ and Energy Efficiency
IAQ Radio features Nate Adams, the House Whisperer, for a show on the importance of air sealing for IAQ and energy efficiency.
Weatherization Installer Job Aids
Weatherization job aids are step-by-step visual guides created to assist home energy professionals with effective, durable, and safe energy efficiency upgrades.
DOE: Building America Solution Center
Explore the Solution Center for construction resources for building professionals.
The Interconnected House
From EnergyCircle TV, a great example of the difficulty in finding the right approach to solving problems in a home.
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.
Service Business Mastery Podcast
Listen to Service Business Mastery for Skilled Trades: Unlocking HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Success
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