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ICC
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of FEMA P-348, Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage.
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Soltaro
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Website article comparing DC and AC batteries and explaining that DC batteries have black start ability to restart from solar power while providing AC batteries need grid power to restart if fully discharged.
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YSG Solar
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Website article describing pros and cons of DC and AC batteries and explaining that AC batteries are less expensive than DC batteries.
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Mayfield Renewables
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Website article describing the advantages and disadvantages of AC and DC battery energy storage systems and inverters for solar power systems.
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NYSERDA
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Report investigating implemention of advanced power strips for entertainment and home office electronics would reduce energy consumption across the residential market.
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EIA
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Report with updated energy consumption data for 28 residential & commercial miscellaneous electric loads (MELs), including projections to 2040.
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CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of battery energy storage systems for solar power systems.
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YouTube channel featuring 90+ videos to educate Bay Area homeowners and contractors about seismic retrofitting, including information for various home and construction types.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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Lutron
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Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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DOE
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A PDF containing the SERC Solar PV System Field-Inspection Checklist.
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ENERGY STAR
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A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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A list of clothes dryers that made the EnergyStar Most Efficient list for 2021, delivering cutting technological innovation along with energy efficiency.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Brochure on specifications for PV systems.
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DOE
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Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
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DOE
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Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report evaluating HVAC building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing an introduction to core concepts of GEBs, and explaining how flexible building loads can be integrated and controlled to benefit consumers, the grid, and society more broadly.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.
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NEEP
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A website detailing initiatives on the east coast for the installation and use of high efficiency products.
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ENERGY STAR
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A comprehensive list of all ENERGY STAR home performance programs.
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CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of hybrid inverters for solar power systems.
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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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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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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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EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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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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ENERGY STAR
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A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report describing a lighting and smart power strip retrofit evaluation that was conducted on 56 all-electric, existing Florida homes to see how lighting and miscellaneous electric loads might be reduced.
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FEMA
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Factsheet describing smart practices for minimizing damage to residential electrical service components during coastal and riverine flood events.
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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners,
NABCEP
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This Photovoltaic (PV) Installer Resource Guide is an informational resource covering basic requirements for PV installations intended for individuals pursuing the Photovoltaic Installer Certification credential offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
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FEMA
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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NFPA
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This standard provides a benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards and has been adopted in all 50 states.
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CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of off-grid inverters for solar power systems.
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OSHA
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A fact sheet educating the public on the proper operation of chainsaws to reduce the risk of injury from use.
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FEMA
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Guide describing flood protection measures for utility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel.
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BSC
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Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.
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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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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A report presenting alternative approaches for reducing the costs of roof-mounted, grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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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.