Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing an online tool offered within the Building America Solution Center which provides construction guidance for builders and contractors in building and renovating homes to be more resistant to natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and wildfires, etc.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Organization(s)
Energy Trust of Oregon
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Description
Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
Organization(s)
Larson Energy Research,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NREL
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Description
Report describing the identification of barriers and proposed practical solutions for the design, installation, and market adoption of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily housing, focusing on studio and one-bedroom units.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Fact sheet describing water-efficient landscaping through informed landscape design and plant selection, outlining considerations for climate, soil, and maintenance, as well as emphasizing the benefits of native and drought-tolerant plants, all within the context of achieving water efficiency...
Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing the implementation of water metering and submetering measures in residential properties, particularly multifamily buildings, to enhance water efficiency, usage tracking, and compliance with relevant regulations; It outlines how to build and verify water meters and submeters to...
Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing four different efficient hot water delivery (HWD) systems, the trunk-and branch, core, whole-house manifold, and recirculation, with emphasis on system schematics, piping materials, and regulations to design and verify the systems ensuring that they meet the quality and water...