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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.
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NREL
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Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Brochure with details on advanced framing techniques.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Brochure with details on advanced framing techniques.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about air barriers.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Brochure with details on insulation and air sealing.
Organization(s)
Federation of American Scientists,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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BSC
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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Description
Webpage describing federal regulation related to excess flow valves on residential natural gas lines.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report providing testing methodology to evaluate structural rim header designs over openings up to 6 ft. wide and applicable to one- and two-story homes.
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report with test results that serve as a baseline of data for further material tests of other high-R wall systems and for comparison to whole-house wind pressure testing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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American Red Cross
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Description
Website describing ways to prevent home house fires.
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HFSC
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Description
Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.
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The Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Description
Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.
Organization(s)
FEMA,
EPA,
HUD
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Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
Organization(s)
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Description
Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
Organization(s)
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
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Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
Organization(s)
SSC
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Description
Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
Organization(s)
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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Siding Cost Guide
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Description
A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.
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Aspen Publishers
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Description
Report with information for builders and retrofitters to help eliminate hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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FSEC
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Description
Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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The Earthbound Report
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Description
Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Description
A story about how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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NFPA
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Description
Factsheet describing defensible space and wildfire risk reduction steps that homeowners can take to make their homes safer during a wildfire.
Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
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Description
Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
How To Shut Off Your Natural Gas In An Emergency – Learn How To Locate And Shut Off Your Natural Gas
Organization(s)
SoCalGas
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Description
Webpage describing how to locate and manually shut off natural gas service at the meter.
Organization(s)
IBHS
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Description
Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Description
Report sumarizing a workshop to initiate a professional discussion about eventual benefits of the application of massive technologies in US buildings.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet summarizing ICF wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
City of Colorado Springs Colorado
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Description
Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.
Organization(s)
FireSafe Montana
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Description
Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Journal article presenting modeling of residential gas water heaters via dynamic simulation models to determine the effect of the pilot light on their annual energy consumption.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Canada Masonry Design Centre,
CMDC
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Description
An impact test report from projectile missile tests against brick veneer, verifying that brick veneers perform well to resisting hurricane force wind driven debris.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Colorado,
CU
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Description
Report presenting improved air conditioner (AC) and heat pump (HP) modeling methods in the context of whole-building simulation tools.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.