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.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
Energy Saver: Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
Download Energy Saver's Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
ACEEE: Building Policies and Codes
In this resource, ACEEE describes policies that lawmakers can use to help reduce energy use in the building sector.
BPI: Home Energy Auditing Standard
ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023 Home Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building science-based residential whole-building assessment.
EPA: Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction
This guide for consumers explains how to reduce radon levels in a home.
Energy Circle: Marketing Insights Webinar Series
Visit Energy Circle's webinars archive for their excellent presentations on building performance topics.
BPI: Reference Sheets and Technical Documents
Quick reference for BPI standards and testing.
HVAC School Podcasts
HVAC School offers a unique blend of recorded technical training sessions, insightful interviews with industry experts, and in-depth discussions on diagnostics and trade secrets.
ACEEE Toolkit: Adapting Energy Efficiency Programs to Reach Underserved Residents
This toolkit highlights strategies that utilities and third-party program administrators can use to expand energy-efficiency program participation among all underserved households.
BPI: Building Performance Industry Standards
View and download the approved BPI Technical Standards.
Blower Door Mastery: Techniques and Tips for Contractors
Listen to a great discussion of the intricacies and importance of blower doors in testing a home's air tightness.
EPA: The Indoor Microbiome
Read about the indoor microbiome and its relationship with indoor air quality (IAQ).
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.
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.
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