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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
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Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
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Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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Huber Jeanne
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This Old House
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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American National Standards Institute,
Residential Energy Services Network,
International Code Council
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ANSI,
RESNET,
ICC
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This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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Sabata,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
Description
Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
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Garden City Harvest
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Garden City Harvest
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Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.
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University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
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University of Tennessee
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Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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City of Mercer Island
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City of Mercer Island
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Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
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Fayetteville NC
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Organization(s)
Fayetteville NC
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Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.
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Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute,
California Polytechnic State University
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UFEI,
Cal Poly
Description
Website tool that can search for trees by name or characteristics and retrieve data describing tree attributes including site preferences and general characteristics and considerations.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Organization(s)
JLC
Description
Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.