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U.S. Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Kerby Jessica,
Tarekegne Bethel
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.
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Global Cool Cities Alliance,
R20 Regions of Climate Action
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GCCA,
R20
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Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.
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Miller Lucas
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Mayfield Renewables
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Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.
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Aeroseal
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Aeroseal
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A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.
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Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE,
SEI
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Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.
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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
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Suntegrity Solar
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Suntegrity Solar
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Webpage from Suntegrity Solar describing different backup power generator options to prepare for future power outages.
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Clean Energy Reviews
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CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.
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Hammer & Hand
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Hammer & Hand
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.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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Author(s)
Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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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.
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The Cadmus Group
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
Description
You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
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Enterprise Community Partners
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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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Author(s)
Beach Robert,
Poerschke Andrew
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
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Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study investigating measured cooling energy performance in side-by-side identical homes with varying roof types, including cool roof technologies.
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Federal Trade Commission
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FTC
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Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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HUD
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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.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Barkaszi Stephen F,
Dunlop James P
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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Solar Decathlon,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
DOE
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Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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Zero Energy Ready Home,
U.S. Department of Energy
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ZERH,
DOE
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Checklist describing solar water heating recommendations per the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.
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Christensen Craig B,
Barker Greg M
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
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Study presenting generalized results regarding the effect of surface orientation on annual incident solar radiation for locations in the United States.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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CleanTechnica
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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.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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Vieira Robin K,
Sheinkopf Kenneth G,
Sonne Jeffrey K
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Document talking about the topic Energy-Efficient Florida Home Building.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Archived 2014 EPA newsroom release describing new EnergyStar standards for clothes dryers.
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Sullivan Greg P,
et al.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Author(s)
Peterson Joseph M,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.
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Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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A website providing geospatial data , tools, and maps including data on the U.S. solar resources for solar power.
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Author(s)
Hughes Patrick J
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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.