Organization(s)
EIA
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Description
Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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EPA
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Description
Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
Organization(s)
DOE,
SEI
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Description
Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.
Organization(s)
Hammer & Hand
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Description
This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
Organization(s)
Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Description
Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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Description
This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
Organization(s)
HUD
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Description
Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
Organization(s)
FSEC
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Description
Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
Organization(s)
OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
Publication Date
Description
Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
Organization(s)
NREL
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Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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EPA
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Description
Website describing best practices for minimizing exposure to lead while doing repairs and renovations in homes built in 1978 or earlier.
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DOE
Publication Date
Description
Information about LED lighting technology.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
Organization(s)
RESNET
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Description
RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.
Organization(s)
American Lung Association
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Description
Webpage outlining important considerations when remodeling, including for maintaining healthy air and keeping radon, dirt, and moisture out.
Organization(s)
San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
Publication Date
Description
Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Information about recycling CFL lightbulbs.
Organization(s)
FDA
Publication Date
Description
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from foodborne illness, one of your most effective tools is the kitchen refrigerator.
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EPA
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Description
Website with consumer information about duct cleaning.
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Tobacco Free NYS
Publication Date
Description
Initiatives of smoke-free housing policies in New York State.
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HUD
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Description
Toolkits for residents and owner/managers who live and work in federally assisted housing.
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Description
Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.
Organization(s)
WHO,
IRIS
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Description
This text is one of series of supporting documents that provide guidance on implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality; intended to support improvement of water safety within buildings.