Links

Many links support hooking into this key initiative.

“ The achieving of Green Buildings is critical, but the forces of Green Fluff and Unexamined Conventional Wisdom militate against genuine excellence. Building Science is still in its infancy and there is much to explore and invent toward achieving excellent green buildings, both new and retrofit. Eschew wimpiness! Dare to be Creative! But measure performance and share the results.” - Larry Kinney, Chair, BGBG Education Committee

Links to various presentations

This has key bases to cover in all renovations too.

Betsy Petit, 2007. This applies very well to retrofit; Two slides address infiltration as the biggest load in homes; more important in the smaller the house.

Primarily new construction

“EVO is the only known non-profit organization in the world solely dedicated to creating measurement and verification (M&V) tools to allow efficiency to flourish.”

see * Judkoff notes -- Energy Conservation in Buildings research.doc

A technical analysis of options for investment in energy efficiency and customer-sited renewable energy as an alternative to electric generation and natural gas usage.

Michael Blasnik and Jim Fitzgerald, ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

John Krigger, ACI Northwest 2007

The residential is not only the single largest single end use energy sector, accounting for a quarter of the world’s global demand, it is also where the largest energy productivity opportunities are waiting to be seized” Page 57 Interestingly, they do not identify increasing the efficiency of existing building enclosures as a strategy, but rather focus on new buildings, lighting, appliances, and the efficiency of heating and cooling equipment. There is interesting stuff on house size and the impact of more air conditioning world-wide.

Danny Parker, ACI Home Performance Conference, 2007

Danny S. Parker, John R. Sherwin, Jeffrey K. Sonne, Stephen F. Barkaszi, David B. Floyd, Charles R. Withers, Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), FSEC-CR-978-97

This case study showcases a multifamily renovation. It includes technical details, actual versus modeled energy use and is a valuable introduction with great links; a must read for introduction to Passive House Renovated buildings.

Easier to read if you choose the “English” translation.

Zero Energy Home Workshop, Larry Kinney, Synertech Systems Corp, City of Boulder, Office of Environmental Affairs, November, 2006

Dr. Bernd Steinmuller, ACI Home Performance Conference Keynote, 2007

Don Fugler & Jane Thompson, ACI Home Performance Conference, 2007

Residential Characterization Study looked at the energy use and attitudes of 299 Wisconsin homeowners chosen from a representative random sample. Auditors collected data, billing data was analyzed, occupants filled out surveys, and some were interviewed. The results offer a comprehensive overview of how Wisconsin homeowners use and view energy.

Environmental Building News 16:7, July 2007

New Solutions Community Newsletter, Number 11, January 2007

SERA Architects, new construction

Rick Diamond extracted relevant data & dropped it into this spreadsheet

Provides training, consulting and applied research. Site includes extensive Knowledge Library of key home performance topics of interest to consumers and building professionals.

Trade association for air conditioning and other HVAC trades.

Linking consumers with organizations that perform air sealing, a first step in saving on home heating and cooling dollars

Hosts the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings for building professionals. Also publishes the Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency. Site has many links to other energy efficiency sites.

Professional organization for architects and designers. Have committees and working groups on building performance and green building.

Provides resources for building professionals and consumers on ways to avoid indoor air quality and other health problems in homes.

Professional and training group for home (real estate) inspectors.

Consulting group that collects and analyzes data for low income utility and other energy programs.

Membership group for energy efficiency, DSM and renewable energy professionals.

A joint program of ASE and DOE, BCAP provides status on and links to state and international energy building codes.

Publishes monthly newsletter and guide to green building products.

Provides professional credentialing services for organizations and their professional staff in the building performance industry. BPI s raising the bar in building performance contracting by supporting the development of a highly professional building performance industry.

Offers architectural and building science consulting services. Site includes extensive resources on building science and home performance.

Gateway to CMHC research, design, and practical solutions for energy efficient and healthy housing in Canada. Site has information for professionals and consumers.

Provides consulting and training services energy efficiency programs.

A joint project of DOE and ASE, EWC provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy efficient windows with recommendations for their selection and use.

Provides education and resources to transform residential design and construction, including an annual conference and workshops. Site includes links to resources for building professionals.

Wholesale distributor of energy efficiency and other home performance products.

Publishes monthly newsletter and online news updates on green building and energy efficiency.

Joint project of Enterprise and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to build healthy homes for low-income families.

Offers home performance services in NY and other areas.

Outlines energy efficient and other green building practices for Habitat's low-income building projects.

The primary source for objective and practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability for building performance professionals. The site includes an online Guide to Contractor Training for Home Performance Professionals, plus other energy links.

Provides energy management and technical assistance to utilities.

A monthly publication written to help improve the business management skills of the hvacr contractor to grow and maintain more successful and profitable companies.

Conducts research on home performance and best construction practices. Offers training and online resources on BuildIQ.

Provides energy consulting, engineering and other services for building and energy industries.

Offers home plans and other design services for small, very efficient low-income homes.

Offers training and other resources materials for community services agencies. Includes links to state programs.

Non-profit organization for home (real estate) inspectors, offering testing, certification and training.

Membership group for building professionals who work in remodeling. Provides training and certification. Site has information for consumers.

Provides technical assistance services in building technology and technology transfer programs, particularly low-tech and low-cost.

Resource for information on lead safety and other health issues in homes.

Provides electricity and gas services in New England.

The leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry. Administers the only test supported by the entire industry, including EPA and DOE.

NESEA's BuildingEnergy07: March 13-17, 2007 at the Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA The Practice of Sustainability – Building for a Changing Climate

Source of energy efficiency and other environmental information for building professionals and consumers.

OCEAN is an interactive, web-based resource designed to share lessons learned, best practices, educational resources and key facts as they relate to building energy code adoption and implementation.

Voluntary partnership of leaders from home building, product manufacturers, financial and federal agencies working to advance housing technology. Site includes best practices for residential construction and links to other programs., including ToolBase Services.

Offers home performance and other consulting services, primarily in New York.

Provides program design and evaluation for residential energy efficiency, in California and other areas.

A program of the Advanced Housing Research Center (AHRC) and APA - The Engineered Wood Association, this network disseminates research and best practices on how to manage moisture in residential buildings.

The national network for home energy rating groups. Sets and maintains standards for home energy ratings. Also works to create a market for home energy ratings and mortgage finance options.

Nonprofit research and educational foundation whose mission is to foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security. Website has recently updated set of 9 consumer guides on energy efficiency.

Provides curricula, publications and training on energy conservation in buildings.

Architecture and engineering research and consulting firm focusing on the "green" built environment and sustainable development solutions. Provides training for building professionals.

Coordinated by the NAHB Research Center, this service helps the housing industry apply new technologies and practices to their work.

Developing LEED green building standards for commercial and residential buildings.

Source for latest Department of Energy R & D programs for energy efficient buildings. Includes links to Building America program, building energy codes, building toolbox, and consumer information.

Gateway to just about anywhere you want to go in the energy world, no matter who you are - architects, builders, remodelers, building operators, home owners, code officials, building performance professionals, non-profit housing an community development agencies, energy engineers, students, kids, environmentalist, etc.

Provides links to state Weatherization Assistance programs. Also has program and technical resources for WAPTAC agencies.

On this U.S. Government Web site you can find information to help you save energy in your home, business, vehicle, or industrial plant.

Federal portal to energy saving solutions for all sectors. Links to DOE, EPA and HUD programs and information.

Joint program of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and DOE to help us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Includes details on ENERGY STAR ratings for appliances, new homes and Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.

Highlights key features that go into green building. Includes links to other federal programs.

Covers all aspects of indoor air quality, including asthma, mold and moisture, radon, and indoor smoke. Includes information in Spanish.

Portal to all HUD housing programs.

Describes energy efficiency guidelines, based on ENERGY STAR specifications, for rehabbing single family and multifamily homes.

Information about LBNL's window, lighting and glazing programs. LBNL also compiles Energy Crossroads, with links to more than 700 energy sites around the world.

Covers details on WAP operations, including technical tools and training resources.

One of four DOE hydroelectric power suppliers, serving western and central states.

Provides training, weatherization, and home performance services for NYC. Host of the Multifamily Buildings Conference.

Primary sponsor of ACI 2006 and the Austin Green Building Program, the # 1 green building program in the US.

A building performance contractor that provides technical training, diagnostic services, indoor air quality investigations / mitigation and energy efficiency retrofits in Washington state. The site has 2 Powerpoints on Mold Identification and Remediation. Certified affiliate of BPI.

Offers training and professional resources for home performance contractors in New York.

The California Building Performance Contractors Association (CBPCA) is a non-profit membership organization that trains HVAC, insulation, solar, and remodeling professionals in the use of scientific methods and equipment for a whole-house approach to diagnose and solve a home's comfort and energy efficiency problems. The CBPCA trains and certifies those contractors, helps them adapt their business to this new service, and monitors the quality of their work.

Highlights the Commission's efforts to encourage encourage energy efficiency, including the Flex Your Power campaign. Includes details on Title 24 building standards and How-To Energy Videos for building professionals.

Industry based non-profit group working to facilitate energy efficient, durable and healthy building technologies in Alaska. Site has details on current research projects.

This website training provides video content in support of the Office of Energy Management and Conservation's mission to provide current training on a variety of building code, energy efficiency, and related building science issues to help guide the design and construction of efficient, durable, and sustainable buildings in Colorado. While Colorado does not have a mandatory Energy Code, there has been mandatory adoption of energy codes in many large jurisdictions such as Denver and Fort Collins.

One-stop source for energy efficiency and renewable energy professionals in Colorado.

Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

A small consulting firm with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Designs innovative building systems and resource conservation programs to further the vision of an environmentally sound and cost-effective building environment. (HE)

Non-profit organization, operated under contract to the Vermont Public Service Board as the first statewide provider of energy efficiency services. Provides technical advice, financial assistance and design guidance to help make Vermont homes, farms and businesses energy efficient.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency and renewable energy in Wisconsin. The Center provides energy-efficiency programs, research and education to residents, businesses, industry, and government.

A public-purpose organization that helps "Oregonians save energy, Increase the comfort of their homes and businesses, and move toward energy self-reliance".

Cleveland area group providing information, assistance and advocacy on the critical health issues, such as asthma, lead poisoning, mold and air pollution.

Research and educational institute focusing on building efficiency, renewable energy and other energy topics, with emphasis on warm, humid climates. Site has resources for building professionals, consumers and educators.

Collaborative of local natural gas companies serving residential and commercial & industrial customers throughout New England.

A community-based affordable housing group working to make homes comfortable and energy efficient.

State agency that provides grants to Illinois based non-profit housing developers to include energy efficient building practices in the rehab or new construction of affordable housing units.

Provides housing and community programs for the state.

Formerly the Center for Lead-Safe Housing, this group is dedicated to reducing children's risk of lead poisoning and exposure to other hazards in the home, including allergens and irritants associated with asthma.

Regional group focused on reducing asthma risks and other indoor air pollution. Source for guidebooks for builders and remodelers - "Read This Before you Build or Remodel".

Regional nonprofit organization founded to promote energy efficiency in homes, buildings and industry in the Northeast U.S.

Alliance of groups who seek to standardize and increase home energy ratings (HERS), energy mortgages (EM's), and ENERGY STAR Homes in the Northeast (New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania). Provides training, resources materials and lists of raters and providers in the region.

Encourages the use of sustainable energy by providing support to industry professionals and by educating and motivating consumers about sustainable energy and green building practices. Host the Building Energy conference, Tour de Sol and Green Building Open House.

Non-profit group supported by electric utilities, public benefits administrators, state governments, public interest groups and energy efficiency industry representatives, working together to make affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation, which administers the New York Energy $mart program, and other NY energy efficiency programs.

State agency working to foster multiple energy sources, energy efficiency, and advanced technology for all Ohioans.

Provides continuing education for businesses, construction professionals and participants of energy-efficiency education programs.

Builds regional partnerships to promote and achieve energy efficiency for a cleaner environment, a more prosperous economy, and a higher quality of life.

Atlanta-based non-profit that promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.

A non-profit community agency in Michigan which provides energy and environmental information and services. Urban Options seeks to improve the environmental quality of our Urban Spaces through educational programs and demonstrations of practical and healthful home and yard improvements.

Provides analytic, planning, management, and technical support for a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

Provides programs, development, training, technical assistance, and advocacy for community-based organizations in the state.

Invests in clean energy technologies, including energy efficiency, in their service territory in Pennsylvania.

Administers energy efficiency and other energy programs for Wisconsin.

WECC’s mission is to ensure that customers are provided with high-quality, affordable opportunities to increase their energy efficiency.

Educating consumers on what air sealing is and why it is the first step in saving on home heating and cooling dollars

National, nonprofit, public interest organization working to prevent and eliminate hazards in homes that can harm the health of children, families, and other residents.

Provides information for professionals and consumers. ASE coordinates the Building Codes Assistance Project and the Efficient Windows Collaborative.

Features lessons learned from the US-Department of Energy Building America program, delivered by some of the nation's foremost building science professionals. They incorporate content from such sources as the Affordable Comfort conferences, "Home Energy" Magazine articles, and the DOE Building America partner technology reports. Presented in a video-based "in the field" format available 24/7 and specifically designed for builders, sub-contractors and design professionals in the residential construction business.

Free consumer resource on improving energy efficiency in the home through window replacement. Information on energy efficient window replacement and access to contractors for home energy audits.

Information about CFLS, mercury, and to what do if a bulb breaks.

Conservation Consultants is a non-profit organization dedicated to a mission of “Responsible energy use in homes and other buildings.”

A website that allows people to find local residential energy efficiency rebates with just their zip code.

Consumer section of Home Energy magazine.

Web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool. Includes links to other resources and a glossary of building and energy terms.

Resource for information on lead safety and other health issues in homes.