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.
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.
Exploring Passive House Design
Watch to learn how passive home designs can use up to 90% less energy than the average 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.
Case Study: Multifamily Building – Rose May Manor
View this multifamily case study on Rose May Manor focused on pinpointing energy waste.
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.
Energy Circle: 11 Podcasts the HVAC, Home Performance, and Solar Industries Should Be Listening To
Listen to the best podcasts for HVAC, home performance, and solar industries.
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.
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.
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