Electrification Resources

Residential Heating System Cost Calculator

This is a really impressive and easy to use tool:


How to Prevent Ice Dams | This Old House
 Video that helps highlight the importance of air sealing, insulation, and ventilation

How to Make a House Energy Efficient Great step by step on what goes into insulating an attic

How to Seal Leaky Ductwork | Ask This Old House Really amazing technology to seal ductwork, sealing ductwork in unconditioned spaces is unbelievably important

Comparison of common insulation materials Video demonstrating why R-Values matter

Choosing the Right Insulation | This Old House Simple video about insulation material applications

Residential Energy Appendix of Residential Energy which has tons of great reference material (formulas, values, datapoints)

Efficiency Maine Cost Calculator Simple tool for comparing costs of different fuel sources (need to know price/unit)

What happens during combustion safety testing Great video of different mechanical systems, and provides an understanding of how an energy auditor tests combustion equipment 

HeatingHelp.com Great information about hydronics and steam, and excellent podcast called Dead Men’s Tale

Green Building Advisor  Good article and many super geniuses in the comments!

Efficiency Maine Cost Calculator Simple tool for comparing costs of different fuel sources (need to know price/unit)

What happens during combustion safety testing Great video of different mechanical systems, and provides an understanding of how an energy auditor tests combustion equipment 

HeatingHelp.com Great information about hydronics and steam, and excellent podcast called Dead Men’s Tale

Green Building Advisor  Good article and many super geniuses in the comments!