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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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EPA
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report discussing opportunities and trends in the U.S. home performance contracting industry, along with market drivers such as consumer demand; federal, state, and local programs; and utility and non-governmental programs.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.
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EPA
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Archived 2014 EPA newsroom release describing new EnergyStar standards for clothes dryers.
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Aeroseal
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A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.
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DOE,
SEI
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Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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Report outlining workflow and results of regression models on monthly and daily utility data (meter readings of electricity consumption), outlining a process for screening and gathering useful results from inverse models.
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Florida HERO,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing partner approaches to achieving the Building America goal of 30% whole-house source energy savings using packages adopted at the community scale, using building projects in Florida as a reference.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report presenting the building america research to market plan.
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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DOE
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You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Report outlining the steps developers can take to create high-performance standards on a community-wide scale.
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FTC
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Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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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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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Lessons Learned chapter focuses on successful deep energy retrofit projects throughout the U.S.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Occupant Behavior chapter discusses how to assess homeowner behavior patterns and use these patterns to enhance overall energy savings.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Over Time, Phased Guidance chapter presents a phased approach to deep energy retrofits.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Reducing costs and Increasing Cost-Effectiveness chapter provides suggestions for controlling deep retrofit costs, including both 'do's' and 'don'ts'.
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FEMA
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Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.
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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,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document providing descriptions of the many insulation options available to homeowners, along with guidance on where, when, and how to install insulation throughout your house.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
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Study investigating homeowner measure package choices in the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program compared to cost-optimal choices determined through Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) modeling software.
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Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES
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Report on the field evaluation of whole-building approaches and estimation of the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space conditioning in new manufactured homes.
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FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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IBHS
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Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
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OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
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Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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NREL
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Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report on on lessons learned from building one multifamily home to the Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements.
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EPA
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Website describing best practices for minimizing exposure to lead while doing repairs and renovations in homes built in 1978 or earlier.
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DOE
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Information about LED lighting technology.
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DOE
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The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
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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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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report summarizing a case study about the performance of three occupied homes built in 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
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RESNET
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RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.