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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
et al.
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Organization(s)
HUD,
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
OSHA
Description
Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Report about opportunities for ventilation when traditional methods are limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Organization(s)
USGS
Description
Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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Author(s)
Office on Smoking and Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
Description
Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services,
National Center for Environmental Health
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Author(s)
McCullough Jeff J,
Gordon Kelly L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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Organization(s)
FEMA,
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
CDC
Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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Organization(s)
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
Description
Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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Organization(s)
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
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Author(s)
Davis Bruce,
Dastur Cyrus,
Warren William E
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Advanced Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.
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Author(s)
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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Organization(s)
SMACNA
Description
Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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Author(s)
California Air Resources Board,
California Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
CARB,
CalEPA
Description
Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
U.S. EPA
Description
Webpage describing indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Scientific Certification Systems
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Organization(s)
SCS
Description
Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website helping builders, designers, and home energy raters find products that are compliant with the EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specification requirements for low-emission materials.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Document outlining specifications that were developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize new homes equipped with a comprehensive set of indoor air quality (IAQ) features.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website providing the technical specifications and related documents for home builders, subcontractors, architects, and other housing professionals interested in certifying a home to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program requirements.
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Author(s)
Craig DiLouie
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Organization(s)
Lighting Controls Association,
LCA
Description
Video course by the Lighting Controls Association presenting an overview of the basic functionality of today’s lighting controls, benefits and the basic questions to ask when identifying an appropriate lighting control strategy
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Organization(s)
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on worker and employer interactions with lead contaminants.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining the basics of LED lightning, their lifespan, their use in general lighting applications, the amount of heat produced, and why you should choose ENERGY STAR certified LED products for your home.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Information about LED lighting technology.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A fact sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs & how to find the right one to fit your lighting fixture.
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Author(s)
Energy Action Fairfax
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Organization(s)
Fairfax County,
VA
Description
Webpage describing a lightbulb exchange program in Fairfax county, VA.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
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American Lighting Association
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Organization(s)
ALA
Description
American Lighting Association website homepage.
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Author(s)
Energy Saver,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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Author(s)
Ruth Taylor,
Jessica Kelly,
Dan Blitzer
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Presentation detailing key challenges with lighting controls, best practices for the design and implementation of lighting controls, and best approaches for return on controls.
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Author(s)
Lighting Controls Association
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Organization(s)
LCA
Description
Link for the webpage of the Lighting Controls Association, an industry organization dedicated to supporting adoption of advanced lighting controls in commercial buildings through education. Their webpage contains a variety of resources regarding advanced lighting controls.
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Author(s)
Lighting Design Lab
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Organization(s)
LDL
Description
Webpage for the Lighting Design Lab (LDL), an organization which provides educational resources regarding advanced lighting controls and other electric building technologies.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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Author(s)
Francisco Paul W.,
Rose William B,
Merrin Zachary
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
Indoor Climate Research and Training,
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.
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Author(s)
Mesothelioma.net
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Organization(s)
Mesothelioma.net
Description
Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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Author(s)
U.S. Gypsum Company
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Organization(s)
U.S. Gypsum Company
Description
Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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Author(s)
Brennan Terry
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Online course providing an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Organization(s)
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on how to deal with mold in homes following natural disasters.
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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Standard containing requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment intended to protect lives by warning occupants of the presence of CO in sufficient time to allow occupants to escape or take other appropriate action.
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Author(s)
Green Seal
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Organization(s)
Green Seal
Description
Standards for paints and coatings.