Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
A website explaining how to quickly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lightbulb.
This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.
Showing results 1 - 10 of 10
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Description
Website providing data indicating climate change.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Website describing the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule that establishes requirements to reduce lead exposure for firms and individuals performing renovations that might disturb painted surfaces in buildings and homes built pre 1978 that might be occupied by children.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing how the Environmental Protection Agency ensures labeled homes meet the WaterSense efficiency requirements for whole house water management including a list of requirements and a data chart.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Document of requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Resource that provides a directory of individuals that have successfully completed all requirements of at least one WaterSense Approved Certification Method (WACM) through a Home Certification Organization (HCO).
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.