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A supplement to the 2012 Florida Building Code on energy efficiency and conservation.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

Website article comparing DC and AC batteries and explaining that DC batteries have black start ability to restart from solar power while providing AC batteries need grid power to restart if fully discharged.

Website article describing pros and cons of DC and AC batteries and explaining that AC batteries are less expensive than DC batteries.

Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.

Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.

Webpage providing mapping tool for obtaining ground snow load, based on ASCE 7-10, for any location in the contiguous United States, with the exception of locations requiring a case study due to extreme local variations in ground snow loads. Fee required for some data.

Report describing the business case of hosting a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New York, including analysis of real-world data on equipment use, costs, revenue, and assumptions derived from industry reports and original research.

Web page describing the benefits of attic fans, with rules for sizing fans and intake vents.

Blog article discussing pros and cons of attic ventilation fans.

Article by the Canadian Government on attic ventilation and considerations for moisture and ice dams.

Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.

Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.

Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.

Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

Article describing bidirectinoal charging and energy storage methods using electric vehicles.

Report describing detailed information on costs associated with the installation of electric vehicle chargers.

Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.

Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Website providing data indicating climate change.

Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.

Website providing weather data.

Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.

Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.

Report describing costs associated with non-residential electric vehicle charging, including multifamily properties.

Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.

Guide describing design recommendations to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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.

A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.

Report describing guidance for selecting an electric vehicle charger

Report describing market trends for electric vehicles and summarizing energy codes and standards in the United States related to electric vehicles.

Document describing information on levels of electric vehicle charging.

Report describing best practices for installing electric vehicle chargers.

Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.

Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.

A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.

Webpage recognizing the most efficient products among those that are ENERGY STAR certified.

Website describing information about electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure.

List describing vetted products and equipment for the deployment of electric vehicle charging and hardware systems, evaluated against criteria developed by industry consensus, utility input, and review of government agency requirements for the electric vehicle supply equipment industry.

A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.

Document describing electric vehicle charging ownership models and other cost considerations for EV charging

Tool helping users create an electric vehicle charging station deployment plan, including site layout and cost estimates.

Guidebook meant to provide public officials with information on excessive heat event.