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2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.

2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

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

2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

Voluntary specification for residential, commercial/multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.

Specification sheet for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.

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.

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.

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

Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.

Report describing the best practices for the safe, efficient, and compliant installation of residential air source heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in California, aligning with the state's climate goals and providing guidance for educators, installers, and industry stakeholders.

Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.

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

Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.

Website of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center.

AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier

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.

List of commercial heat pump water heater systems that comply with NEEA's Advanced Water Heating Specification.

List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.

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

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.

Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.

Webpage providing a guide for homeowners to follow when installing a water heater blanket on their electric resistance water heater.

Checklist describing solar water heating recommendations per the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program.

Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.

Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.

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

Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.

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

Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.

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

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

Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.

An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.

Document discussing methods to bioengineer stabilization of shorelines using living and non-living plant materials in combination, known as the “Living Shorelines” concept.

Website providing maps for natural disaster risk in the United States.

Report describing the in situ performance evaluation of newly released heat pump water heaters (HPWHs), highlighting their energy and cost savings potential compared to conventional electric resistance water heaters and other alternatives, based on data collected from installations in Massachusetts...

Updated wildfire risk assessment, community impacts, and building science measures following the disastrous 2020 wildfire season in the western U.S.

A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.

This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.