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AC Service Tech LLC
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Web article describing common issues that can cause refrigerant system flare joints to leak.
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ICC
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2018 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.
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ICC
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2018 edition of the code establishing regulations to safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels; regulates defensible space and provides ignition-resistant construction requirements to protect against fire exposure...
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CEC
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Document intended to help owners, designers, builders, inspectors, examiners, and energy consultants comply with and enforce California’s energy efficiency standards for low-rise residential buildings (also known as Title 24).
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AHRI
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Performance rating standards for unitary air-conditioners and unitary air-source heat pumps, including definitions, classifications, testing, rating, and operating requirements, as well as minimum data requirements for published ratings and markings.
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ASHRAE
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Guidebook covering basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry. This is the 2023 edition of the handbook, which can be purchased physically or digitally at the reference link in versions using either I-P units of measurement or SI units of measurement.
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State of Oregon
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State specialty code requiring energy efficiency measures in residential buildings.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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This is a federal tax credit for complying air source heat pumpe. Units located in the "North" must meet ENERGY STAR's cold climate heat pump criteria.
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USCPSC
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Website providing consumers with information about the risk to children from appliances and furniture tipping over and ways to anchor furniture and appliances to prevent this hazard.
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
Tridel Group of Companies
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Technical report describing the evaluation of air management systems in a high-rise apartment building in Toronto, Ontario, focusing on air leakage, suite depressurization, and the performance of in-suite exhaust and corridor ventilation systems.
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ASTM
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Description
ASTM standard describing a method for field testing windows, skylights, doors, and curtain walls for water leakage tightness.
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AERC
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Website developed by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide consumers with credible, relevant, and comparable information about window attachments and their performance.
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RHA
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Report describing the best practices for the safe, efficient, and compliant installation of residential air source heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in California, aligning with the state's climate goals and providing guidance for educators, installers, and industry stakeholders.
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American Technical Publishers,
ATP
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Book describing Carpentry and Construction, Construction Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Equipment, Jobsite Safety, and Working Conditions, Building Design and Print reading, Inspections Survey Instruments and Operations, Foundation and Outdoor Slab Construction, Floor, Wall, and...
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CEE; AHRI
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Description
AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier
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Energy Trust of Oregon
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Description
Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
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ECP
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Description
Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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NFPA
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Description
Website providing a link for purchasing NFPA 914, Code for the Protection of Historic Structures.
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NEEP
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Description
Specification defining performance and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification) for air source heat pumps suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC cz 4 and higher).
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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CRRC
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Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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DOE
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Description
Homepage for DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Version 2.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing benefits and qualification of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) certified Zero Energy Ready Homes and providing eight examples of certified homes.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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FEMA,
NEHRP
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Description
Reference guide helping families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage.
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PAMA,
IFAI
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Description
Webpage providing information on using awnings to enhance outdoor living space.
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Building Green,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
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EPA
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
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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Gas Technology Institute
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Description
Technical report describing the enhancement of energy efficiency in existing buildings through a systems approach, assessing airflow-focused retrofits for improved energy savings and indoor air quality, considering factors like air leakage, distribution system dynamics, duct leakage, and ventilation...
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Website showing compliance timelines for various versions of the ENERGY STAR Multi-Family New Construciton program requirements with links to national program requirements documents and checklists.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Multifamily Homes, national and regional program requirements.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
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DOE
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Description
Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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FEMA
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Short article from FEMA explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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FEMA
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Website providing maps for natural disaster risk in the United States.
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ASHRAE
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ASHRAE Q&A addressing HVAC filtration and disinfection for reducing the spread of COVID-19.
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AERC
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Description
Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
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EPA
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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EPA
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Description
Website providing series of short how-to videos, infographics and more resources on cleaning up a home after a flood.
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AHFA
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Regulatory compliance regarding furniture stability requirements
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NREL
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A website providing geospatial data , tools, and maps including data on the U.S. solar resources for solar power.
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California Energy Commission
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Report describing the cost-effectiveness and performance of all-electric, zero net energy multifamily buildings in California, detailing technical challenges and providing recommendations for design, construction, codes, standards, and operations to support future projects.
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EPA
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EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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LBNL
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LBNL webpage introducing heat island effect and cool materials concepts, and providing links to LBNL pages explaining cool pavements, cool roofs, and cool walls.
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LBNL
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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NEEA
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Report describing the features, benefits, and best practices for the design and installation of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily buildings, highlighting their efficiency, reliability, and contribution to decarbonization goals.