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Energy Efficiency Standards

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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.

Ventilating Cathedral Ceilings to Prevent Problematic Icings at their Eaves

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Author(s)
Tobiasson Wayne N,
Tantillo Thomas,
Buska James S
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Organization(s)
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
Description
Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.