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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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CRRC
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Web page listing various state codes, model codes, and voluntary programs related to cool roofs and cool walls.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
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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CRRC
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Website providing information on cool roofs and walls for contractors, homeowners, architects, and code officials, including a directory of rated products.
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DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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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. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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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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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
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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CRRC
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Searchable database of over 3,000 roofing products that have undergone solar reflectance and thermal emittance testing.
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CRRC
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Searchable database of wall cladding and coating products that have undergone solar reflectance and thermal emittance testing.
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City of Burnsville
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Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
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CoolCalifornia.org
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Webpage discussing the characteristics of sunlight and how cool roofs work to reduce solar heat gain.
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool exterior wall is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
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CRRC
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Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
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AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.