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ACCA Standard 12 - Home Evaluation and Performance Improvement

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.

Dryer Safety Tips

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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Information sheet with safety tips for home owners on proper maintenance of clothes dryers.

Field and Laboratory Testing of Approaches to Smart Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Control

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Author(s)
Martin Eric,
Fenaughty Karen,
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report outlining how Smart ventilation controls (SVC) balance energy consumption, comfort, and IAQ by optimizing mechanical ventilation operation to reduce the heating and/or cooling loads, improve management of indoor moisture, and maintain IAQ equivalence according to ASHRAE 62.2.