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ACCA
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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.
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ACCA
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This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
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This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels which applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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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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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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NFPA
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Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report outlining how Smart ventilation controls (SVC) balance energy consumption, comfort, and IAQ by optimizing mechanical ventilation operation to reduce the heating and/or cooling loads, improve management of indoor moisture, and maintain IAQ equivalence according to ASHRAE 62.2.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Website with articles on home ventilation and indoor air quality.
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International Association of Certified Home Inspectors,
InterNACHI
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Article describing the correct installation of clothes dryer exhaust ducts.
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AAMA,
CSA,
CSA Group,
WDMA,
FGIA
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2017 version of a standard covering requirements for single- and dual-pane windows, glazed side-hinged door systems, sliding doors, tubular daylighting devices, and unit skylights developed jointly by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the Canadian Standards Association...
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EPA
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Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Homes (Ver. 3/3.1, Rev. 9).
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.
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ASTM
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Standard specification covering the properties of a cured single- or multicomponent cold-applied elastomeric joint sealant for sealing, caulking, or glazing operations on buildings, plazas, and decks for vehicular or pedestrian use, and types of construction other than highway and airfield pavements...
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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NAFA
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NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.