Field Standards and Guides

+SWS Aligned Field Guides By State:

The Standard Work Specifications (SWS) are an industry guide to ensure work performed during home energy upgrades is effective, durable, and safe. The SWS is available on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory website here, and additional federal resources are below.

DOE WAP Memorandum 70: SWS 2020 Update, Field Guide Renewal Dates and Changes, and Variance Requests

SWS Tutorial: SWS Update Video

SWS Maintenance Page: Five-Year Maintenance Cycle and 2020 Update Change Log Spreadsheet