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.
IAQ Radio: Don Fugler – IEQ Pioneers
Watch as Don Fugler discusses his contributions to our current understanding of indoor environments and his thoughts on what the future holds.
Building Science in Alaska: Home Energy Minute
Watch as Corbett Lunsford interviews Griffin Hagle about controlling home performance in northernmost coastal Alaska.
Exploring Passive House Design
Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average home.
Building Science Meets Mountain Climate with Joseph Lstiburek
Watch as Joe Lstiburek discusses building science in a mountain climate.
A Short Guide to a Radical Retrofit
Watch as builders take you through the key principles of undertaking a radical retrofit of a home.
DOE: Communications and Marketing Toolkit
Find FAQs, Videos, Social Media and Marketing Content, & Tips from the DOE.
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.
Case Study: Multifamily Building – Rose May Manor
Download the case study on Rose May Manor, focused on pinpointing energy waste.
Weatherization: Crawl Spaces
Learn all about crawl spaces and the challenges they pose for weatherization experts.
ACEEE Report: Options for Decarbonizing Residential Space Heating in Cold Climates
This study calculated the total cost of installing and operating different heating systems in homes that currently use gas furnaces or boilers.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
Home Diagnosis TV: S2 Ep1: Form vs. Function
Watch as Grace and Corbett reflect on their decision to design and build their own home, discussing their selection of materials and the ways geometry and space organization affect performance.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
BPA: Maine Energy Efficiency Contractor Needs Assessment
BPA's Maine Energy Efficiency Workforce Analysis Report highlights strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for the industry.
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