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Home Performance Resource Center Industry Research Research on the home performance residential energy efficiency industry including statistical analysis of the construction industry39s capacity for growth in home retrofits analysis of industry output data the status of finance programs best practices in marketing and program design the capacity of the home retrofit industry to create jobs and spur the economy and more. Best Practices for Residential Energy Retrofit Program Design A series of reports to aid program managers program designers and policymakers in the design and implementation of successful home energy retrofit programs. The series includes nine case studies analyzing state and local energy retrofit programs and four sets of best practices recommendations focusing on the areas of finance and incentives marketing workforce development and business models. Resources to Start Your Career in Home Performance Resources for starting your career in the home performance industry information about training for green jobs certifications in the home performance and building science fields house as a system philosophy and financing resources for individuals seeking to enter the burgeoning home performance industry.