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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
Description
Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
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Fenaughty Karen,
et al.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
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Technical report describing how the FSEC Energy Research Center explores low-cost space-conditioning upgrades for existing homes by integrating centrally located, high-efficiency ductless mini split heat pumps with older but functional central space conditioning systems, aiming to achieve energy...
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
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Milne Murray
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Society of Building Science Educators,
SBSE,
University of California Los Angeles,
UCLA
Description
Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.
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Energy Saver
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article by Energy Saver on how to save energy with your thermostat.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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Bhandari Mahabir,
et al.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating the energy savings potential of cellular shades in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Bailes Allison
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Energy Vanguard
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Blog article citing the risks and downsides of attic ventilation fans from a building science perspective.
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National Center for Environmental Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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NCEH,
CDC
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Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NREL,
DOE
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News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.
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Lindsey Rebecca
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
NOAA
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Webpage presenting updated maps for annual average temperature and precipitation in the contiguous U.S.
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Oilheat America
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Oilheat America
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A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces; is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at the...
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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World Meteorological Organization
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WMO
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An overview of impacts from weather, climate, and water extremes globally from 1970 to 2019 based on disaster data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT)
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA
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Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA Forest Service
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USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Description
A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.