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International Code Council
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ICC
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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.
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Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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AHRI
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Performance rating standards for unitary air-conditioners and unitary air-source heat pumps, including definitions, classifications, testing, rating, and operating requirements, as well as minimum data requirements for published ratings and markings.
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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.
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Author(s)
Springer David,
Dakin Bill,
Backman Christine
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
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Research study estimating potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and identifying equipment requirements, costs, and barriers.
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison A
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard providing nationally recognized, manufacturer-endorsed set of inspection tasks for HVAC maintenance.
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Author(s)
Fugler Don
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Organization(s)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
CMHC,
Environment Canada,
Health Canada,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document reporting results from a study done to evaluate effects of automotive emissions from attached garages on the indoor environment.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Case study examining the problem of unwanted air transfer from garage to living space and the effectiveness of garage exhaust ventilation or house supply ventilation to provide a solution to that.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.
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University of California
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University of California Davis
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Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
This is a federal tax credit for complying air source heat pumpe. Units located in the "North" must meet ENERGY STAR's cold climate heat pump criteria.
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Author(s)
Strack Terry,
Sager Jeremy
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada,
NRC,
CanmetENERGY
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Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
EPA
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Webpage describing the functionality and benefits of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as linking to sets of products, rebates, most efficient ASHPs, and providing consumer aid for purchasing an ASHP.
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American Cleaning Institute
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ACI
Description
American Cleaning Institute website homepage.
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American National Standards Institute,
Decorative Hardwoods Association
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ANSI,
DHA
Description
Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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Author(s)
Shapiro Carl,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about two test home evaluations that provided valuable data about the true in-field performance of various building mechanical systems and LAMELs.
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Author(s)
Fenaughty Karen,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
Description
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. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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USCPSC
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Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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ASHRAE Standard prescribing an field evaluation and test method to measure and score the performance of unitary HVAC systems.
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American National Standards Institute,
Residential Energy Services Network,
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ANSI,
RESNET,
ACCA
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Standard providing a methodology for evaluating the installation quality of unitary HVAC systems.
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Author(s)
Fuess Chris,
Gordon Andrew,
Lubliner Michael
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report about a building project in the marine climate.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Report explaining how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property.
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National Institution of Health,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NIH,
OSHA,
EPA,
HUD
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Guidance from HUD, EPA, NIH, and FEMA for workers who deal directly with asbestos.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.
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ASTM International
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Organization(s)
ASTM International
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Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
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AIVC
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Report describing information for builders and retrofitters about eliminating hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Webpage describing how to improve a variable capacity heat pump's efficiency by not programming a deep setback on the thermostat.
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Author(s)
Lyons James,
Moore Mike,
Thompson Margo
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Newport Ventures,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report summarizing commissioning, short-term testing, utility bill data analysis, and results of on-site monitoring of a deep energy retrofit.
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Richard Health & Associates
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RHA
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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.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Expert meeting focusing on identifying gaps and barriers in combustion safety that need to be addressed by future research, and to develop data-driven technical recommendations for code updates so that a common approach for combustion safety can be adopted by all members of the building energy...
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Training module describing the operation, efficiency, consumer and seller benefits, and cost comparison of Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) against conventional gas, oil, or electric water heaters.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
National Service Center for Environmental Publications
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EPA,
NSCEP
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Source for information about Carbon Monoxide including health effects and measures to reduce exposure.
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Consortium for Energy Efficiency; Air-Conditioning,
Heating,
and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
CEE; AHRI
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AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier
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Ecotope
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Organization(s)
Energy Trust of Oregon
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Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
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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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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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Organization(s)
NEEP
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Specification defining performance and reporting requirements to meet the voluntary “Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Specification” (ccASHP Specification) for air source heat pumps suited to heat efficiently in cold climates (IECC cz 4 and higher).
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
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Webpage outlining how to optimize the installations and performance of mini-split heat pump systems. As well, it discusses a set of design considerations for multi-level homes, low load homes, and heat distribution to rooms without a heat source.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
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The Cold Climate Heat Pump Decision Tool guides contractors and installers through the decision-making process for heat pump (HP) sizing, identifying personalized CCHP recommendations, and applicable tax credits, with a focus on retrofits in cold climates.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
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List of commercial heat pump water heater systems that comply with NEEA's Advanced Water Heating Specification.
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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
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List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.
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Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
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Webpage with instructions for heat pump installers to choose the most suitable type of heat pump system, according to a project’s specific requirements.
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Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
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Document for contractors detailing how to prioritize, control, and configure heat pumps in a residence that uses two heating systems.
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Author(s)
Consortium of Energy Efficiency Inc.
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Organization(s)
CEE
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Document for customers describing the benefits of two-system controls for homes, including information answering how, when, why, and how two-system controls with multiple heating sources are employed.
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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Organization(s)
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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Organization(s)
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.