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Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing the performance criteria and key components of DOE Zero Energy Ready homes.
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Davis Bruce,
Dastur Cyrus,
Warren William E
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Advanced Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.
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Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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SMACNA
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Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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Springer David,
German Alea
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report on on lessons learned from building one multifamily home to the Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements.
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NOAA Office for Coastal Management
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NOAA
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Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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California Air Resources Board,
California Environmental Protection Agency
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CARB,
CalEPA
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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Webpage describing indoor air quality.
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Scientific Certification Systems
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SCS
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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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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
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Guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on worker and employer interactions with lead contaminants.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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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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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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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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U.S Green Building Council
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USGBC
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Website explaining the LEED v4.1 program and providing a portal for those who want to investigate or start a LEED project.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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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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Author(s)
Francisco Paul W.,
Rose William B,
Merrin Zachary
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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
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.
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Mesothelioma.net
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Mesothelioma.net
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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Minnesota Power
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Minnesota Power
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Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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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
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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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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
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Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on how to deal with mold in homes following natural disasters.
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National Fenestration Rating Council
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NFRC
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Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.
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National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NAHB Research Center,
DOE
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Report detailing the proposed point structure for the prescriptive approach of the energy efficiency chapter of the NGBS update.
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Author(s)
Roberts David
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Information sheet about the National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, a public database that characterizes the performance and costs of common residential energy efficiency measures.
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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
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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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Hewes Tom,
Peeks Brady
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Northwest Energy Works
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Research study conducted on new specifications that would improve on the energy requirements of a NEEM home.
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Green Seal
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Green Seal
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Standards for paints and coatings.
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American Lung Association
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ALA
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American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Article describing particulate matter (PM), what it is, how it can be harmful, and what can be done about it.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NIST
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Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.
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America Society of Home Inspectors
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ASHI
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Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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Author(s)
Taggart Jim,
Sikora Jeannie,
Wood Amber
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report designed to help a builder understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to HPH building and remodeling.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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Organization(s)
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA for radon issues following a natural disaster.
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Applied Technology Council,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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ATC,
FEMA
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Report showing how to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially hazardous because of seismic hazards.
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City of New York
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City of New York
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Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Organization(s)
USDHS
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Website serving as a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
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Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Data tables on U.S. renewable energy consumption and general trends in the market for renewable energy.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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The RERH specifications and checklists take a builder and a project design team through the steps of assessing a home’s solar resource potential and defining the minimum structural and system components needed to support a solar energy system.