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El Dorado County Fire District
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Document explaining requirements and recommendations for defensible space, with a focus on sloped vegetation.
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Colorado State University,
CSU,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Technology of Belfort-Montbeliard,
UTBM,
Fort Collins Utilities
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Journal article presenting a discussion of the state-of-the- art in electricity management in smart homes, the various enabling technologies that will accelerate this concept, and topics around consumer behavior with respect to energy usage.
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University of Sydney,
University of Copenhagen,
University of Montreal,
Monash University,
The Lancet Planetary Health,
The Lancet Group
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Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.
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University of Washington
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Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.
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Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department
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A website with resources for emergency preparedness including videos, guides, and webinars.
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San Diego County
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A San Diego County standard highlighting the requirements for residential emergency vehicle turnarounds.
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Boulder County
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A factsheet that provides information and requirements for emergency water supplies for firefighting in Boulder County, Colorado.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.
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Minnesota Power
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Minnesota Power's energy conservation program for community, home, and business conservation.
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California Energy Commission
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Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Research study analyzing the effects a nonlinear enthalpy profile has on thermal performance and expected energy benefits for PCM-enhanced insulation.
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FSEC
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Document comparing simulation results from a modified version of the EnergyGauge program to include various HVAC runtime strategies.
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ENERGY STAR
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A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).
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DOE
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Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.
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DOE
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Website with consumer information about residential heat pump systems.
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DOE
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DOE's consumer information about energy and laundry.
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DOE
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Online reference containing general information about geothermal heat pumps.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Research study describing experiments run in an unoccupied 1600 square foot house to evaluate the delivered performance as well as the relative performance of a SEER 21 variable capacity heat pump versus a SEER 13 heat pump.
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University of Western Australia,
Auburn University
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Paper describing the effects of tree shade on residential electricity consumption and energy savings in summer and winter.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document presenting a simple starting point to determine the most cost-effective Energy Savings Measure Packages (ESMP) for existing homes to achieve 15% and 30% savings in 37 locations across the United States.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR website providing information about programs, products and energy efficiency information.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR's Expert Home Improvements webpage.
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EPA
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Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR criteria for clothes dryers.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR Key product criteria for dishwashers.
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ENERGY STAR
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Checklist for proper HVAC system installation to meet ENERGY STAR requirements.
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EPA
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Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.
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EPA
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Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.
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EPA
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The ENERGY STAR criteria for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers.
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EPA
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This report is designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010/2013 and ANSI/ACCA’s 5 QI-2015 protocol, thereby improving the performance of HVAC equipment in new homes when compared to homes built to minimum code.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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EPA
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EPA's market report about residential clothes dryers.
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EPA
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A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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ENERGY STAR
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Webpage for finding all the information you need to start shopping for ENERGY STAR certified products, including product details, rebates, and retailers near you.
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EPA
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A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.
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ENERGY STAR
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Website for finding rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
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EPA
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Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
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ENERGY STAR
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Program criteria for residential exhaust fans used for ventilation.
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DOE
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
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FEMA
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Document explores alternatives to riprap on banks and waterways to mitigate bankside erosion in the Pacific Northwest.
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Report describing the research gap in the connection between resilience and energy efficiency.