Links and Resources

Here are reference materials, information sources and Internet links.

• HUD’s Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology - Great resource for builders on technology and building component/systems
• North American Insulation Manufacturers Association - Information and access to database for making energy-efficient improvements
• Environmental Building News - Stories and feature articles offered on-line that deal with energy efficiency in design and construction
• Energy Performance Tune-Up - Builder Tips for New Home Construction (PDF)
• Advanced Energy Corporation: Great publications, particularly "Building Solutions On-Line" and "High Performance Homes"
• Building Science Corporation: Graphic resources on energy-efficient design and construction
• DOE’s Building America - Lots of good information, particularly under "Additional Resources"
• Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings (CARB)
• Energy & Environmental Building Association - The trade organization for energy-efficient builders
• DOE’s Efficient Windows Collaborative - Great resources on why and how to select high performance, climate-tuning glazing
• Home Energy magazine (HEM) (on-line resources) - Good technical information for both builders and consumers
• Florida Solar Energy Center - Excellent technical resources, particularly on energy efficiency for hot, humid climates
• NAHB Research Center - Key programs with builder resources include ToolBase, Energy Value in Housing Award and "Research."
• Southface Institute - Southface Institute is a Building America partner, posting great resources under "Journal" and "Fact Sheets."
• DOE: Passive Solar Design (PDF)

Energy Star

• EPA’s Energy Star - Product-specific information on high performance appliances and lighting for the home
• EPA's Energy Star Home - This site provides information for the builder on how to build an Energy Star home and how builders may access marketing support