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International Code Council
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Organization(s)
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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International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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Author(s)
International Code Council
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ICC
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2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
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2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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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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Author(s)
Burch Jay,
Thornton Jeff
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Thermal Energy System Specialists,
TESS
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Document outlining the current and the proposed draws and estimates typical ratings changes from draw specification changes for typical systems in four cities.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Specifications for water heating systems designed to advance higher performing electric and gas heat pump water heaters.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Specification sheet for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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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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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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American Cleaning Institute
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ACI
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American Cleaning Institute website homepage.
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American National Standards Institute,
Decorative Hardwoods Association
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ANSI,
DHA
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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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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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USCPSC
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Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.
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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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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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Author(s)
Dwiantoro Deny,
Walters R,
Ries R
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Building Energy Efficient Homes for America,
BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110-unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.
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Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Lyons James,
Moore Mike,
Thompson Margo
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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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Author(s)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
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Home Energy Magazine,
Taco Comfort
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Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
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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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Author(s)
Kleva Stephen
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.
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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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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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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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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
Schoenbauer Ben,
Huelman Patrick H
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NothernSTAR,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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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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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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Author(s)
Fang Xia,
Maguire Jeff,
Wilson Eric
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research report providing a comparison of the most common residential water heating technologies to determine energy-efficient and cost-effective water heating technologies are when subjected to a variety of typical operating conditions.
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Author(s)
Maguire Jeff,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Mountain Energy Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report about a hybrid condensing water heater (thermal efficiency = 0.973, energy factor = 0.95) installed in an occupied home in Sacramento, California, and monitored for one year to determine the actual in situ efficiency.
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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.