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.
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.
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: Women in HVAC
In this podcast, women working in the HVAC industry discuss their experiences and offer advice. Topics: the positives of working in HVAC as a woman, the importance of community, and the resources available.
4 Basic Energy Rules for HVAC
Watch to learn the four most important things for someone to know about the air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration trades.
HVAC School Podcast: Common Callbacks and Failed Inspections on Install
This episode of HVAC School discusses practical tips for preventing callbacks and failed inspections in residential HVAC installs and maintenance.
What is the Building Envelope Performance (BEP) value?
Watch the video to learn how the BEP value is used to describe the overall thermal performance of a building envelope.
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