Library

A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.

Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.

FSEC article looking into the percieved effectiveness of ceiling fans.

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.

DOE webpage that gives and overview of fans for cooling.

Website providing certifications and codes for automatic gas shut off valves in the state of California.

Study investigating measured cooling energy savings from the installation of wall finishes with higher solar reflectance.

Article from Purdue University on the potential for white paint technology to lower air conditioning usage requirements.

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has been protecting the public’s health and safety for ninety-three years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world. Main website.

Products and specification for a State of California-compliant earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve.

Article describing different types of water softeners and how they work.

Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.

Conference paper presented at the 2020 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings presenting the results of an evaluation of control strategies used when new mini-splits are installed in a home with an existing HVAC system.