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ICF Builder
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Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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ASME
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Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr. This version of the code was published...
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ASME
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Standard covering requirements for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and operation of controls and safety devices on automatically operated boilers directly fired with gas, oil, gas-oil, or electricity, having fuel input ratings under 12,500,000 Btu/hr. This version of the code was published...
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BSC
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Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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City of Davis California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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University of Georgia
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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DOE
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Report describing the analytical study of renewable energy retrofits to homes built before 1980 and whether it is cost efficient or not.
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National Association of Home Builders,
NAHB
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Document describing the methodology and results from 2009 to 2019 of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Cost survey, which collects information from builders on the various components that go into the sales price of a typical single-family home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.
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IBHS
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A factsheet that offers guidance on choosing appropriate materials and using proper construction practices when rebuilding, repairing, or renovating a home to increase its resistance to fires.
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CRI
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Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
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CSA International,
CSA Group
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Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2001 and revised in...
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CSA Group
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Standard covering provisions for electrically operated single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide (CO) alarming devices used in various types of residential occupancies to protect against acute effects of exposure to CO. This version of the standard, originally published in 2017 and revised in...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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NC Clean Energy Technology Center
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Website for finding policies and incentives by state for renewables and efficiency.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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University of Minnesota
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Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC
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Article discussing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.
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University of California
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Article from Stephen L. Quarles on fire resistant decking design and materials recommendations.
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IBHS,
NFPA
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Factsheet describing research by IBHS into causes of deck ignition in a wildfire and tips for constructing and maintain decks to reduce the risk by ignition by embers and under-deck fires.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing codes and test methods related to fire-resistant construction of decks.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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This study focuses on the design, construction, and performance of the interior chase approach as implemented by five different builders in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.
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Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute
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Conference paper describing the use of engineered rainscreen products to provide air flow and water drainage space in wall assemblies in residential and commercial buildings.
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The Home Energy Community of Practice
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Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
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BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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NIBS
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Report providing information on ways to incentivize funding of hazard mitigation programs.
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Technical report describing algorithms that use communicating thermostat heating data and that were developed to optimize customer adoption of energy conservation measures, enhancing the identification of retrofit opportunities, estimating post-retrofit energy savings, and enabling home-specific...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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The main principle of smart ventilation used in this study is to shift ventilation from time periods with large indoor-outdoor temperature differences, to periods where these differences are smaller, and their energy impacts are expected to be less.
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NOAA
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Website helping communities address coastal issues with data, tools, and training resources.
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Lutron
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Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.
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AHRI
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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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EPA
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Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Report identifying codes and standards that embody the concepts of resiliency.
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EPA
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A guide on the use of rain barrels for greater water efficiency and use in gardens and lawns.
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PG&E
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Guidelines from PG&E outlining how to stay safe during a flood event by shutting off natural gas and electric service to the home.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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Orange County Register
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Article describing risks of living in wildfire-prone areas of southern California and ways to reduce risks to homes and communities.
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DOE
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Website providing information on U.S. residential and commercial building codes including adoption status.
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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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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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DOE
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Website providing information about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of approximately 35,000 homes every year.
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DOE
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Website listing implementation timelines and links to various versions of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home national program requirements.