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Southface Energy Institute,
ORNL
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
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University of Massachusetts
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Information sheet discussing how OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. - See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/publications/by-title/choosing-between-oriented-strandboard-and-plywood/#sthash.RilEtDpl.dpuf
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Journal of Light Construction
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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Energy Efficiency for All,
Steven Winter Associates
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Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
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DOE
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IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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Colorado Geological Survey
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Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
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DOE
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Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.
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BPI
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Fact sheet that details the steps needed to perform a combustion appliance safety inspection to determine if fossil fuel-fired appliances are operating safely under a depressurized condition.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Portland Cement Association
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Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.
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National Research Council Canada
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Document about condensation between the panes, on the inside surface of the outer glass of double pane windows.
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HUD
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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ASME
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Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr. This version of the code was published...
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ASME
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Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr. This version of the code was published...
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DOE
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Report describing the analytical study of renewable energy retrofits to homes built before 1980 and whether it is cost efficient or not.
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CRI
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Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
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CSA International,
CSA Group
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Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2001 and revised in...
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CSA Group
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Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2017 and revised in...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC
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Article discussing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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This study focuses on the design, construction, and performance of the interior chase approach as implemented by five different builders in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Technical report describing algorithms that use communicating thermostat heating data and that were developed to optimize customer adoption of energy conservation measures, enhancing the identification of retrofit opportunities, estimating post-retrofit energy savings, and enabling home-specific...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
The main principle of smart ventilation used in this study is to shift ventilation from time periods with large indoor-outdoor temperature differences, to periods where these differences are smaller, and their energy impacts are expected to be less.
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Lutron
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Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.
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AHRI
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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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DOE
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Website providing information about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of approximately 35,000 homes every year.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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NFPA
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Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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NEEA
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Webpage describing the successes and ongoing efforts of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Go Ductless ductless heat pump program which successfully encouraged the installation of more than 150,000 minisplit heat pumps in the Northwest between 2010 and 2021.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.
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NREL
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Website with prepopulated information about the United States renewable resources.
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City of San Jose Planning Building and Code Enforcement
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Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.
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NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
Forest Products Laboratory,
FPL,
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service,
USDA Forest Service
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The objective of this research was to quantify the field performance of wood-frame walls clad with a variety of common claddings in a mixed-humid climate.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
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Study presenting generalized results regarding the effect of surface orientation on annual incident solar radiation for locations in the United States.
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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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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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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NAHB
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Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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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.