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The Field Test Best Practices site is a collection of best practices and lessons learned from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program.

On this website, you will find detailed guidance on:

  • Planning for your field test
  • Conducting a field test
  • Choosing, testing, and installing components
  • Selecting equipment and knowing when and how to use it.

Get started by browsing the topics below.