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Migliaccio Craig
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AC Service Tech LLC
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Web article describing common issues that can cause refrigerant system flare joints to leak.
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International Code Council
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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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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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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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U.S. Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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International Code Council
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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. Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020
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Soltaro
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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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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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Miller Lucas
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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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Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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AHAM
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
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Author(s)
Weiner C.
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Colorado State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.
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RW Beckett Corporation
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RW Beckett Corporation
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Webpage that gives an introduction to PSC motors and their operation.
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Author(s)
Arena Lois
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report analyzing design heating load sizing methods for superinsulated homes in cold climates and comparing them to the actual energy usage to determine if the building load calculation methodology should be changed for calculating the design heating load of these homes.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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University of Central Florida,
UCF,
FSEC
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FSEC article looking into the percieved effectiveness of ceiling fans.
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Author(s)
Nigro Nick,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Atlas Public Policy,
NYSERDA,
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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Report describing the business case of hosting a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New York, including analysis of real-world data on equipment use, costs, revenue, and assumptions derived from industry reports and original research.
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Clean Energy Reviews
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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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Elgqvist Emma
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NREL
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Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.
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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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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMP
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Article describing bidirectinoal charging and energy storage methods using electric vehicles.
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Author(s)
Schey Stephen,
Chu Kang-Ching,
Smart John
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Idaho National Laboratory,
INL
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Report describing detailed information on costs associated with the installation of electric vehicle chargers.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
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Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Website that describes two ceiling fan types and their respective ENERGY STAR eligible product types.
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Oregon Department of Energy,
et al.
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Oregon Department of Energy,
State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality,
Oregon Department of Transportation,
Oregon Public Utility Commission Department of Administrative Services
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Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers
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ENERGY STAR
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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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U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. DOE
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Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Mott-Smith John
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City of Davis,
State of California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Chandra Subrato,
Houston Michael M,
Fairey Philip W
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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Aldrich Robb,
Vijayakumar Gayathri
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. DOE
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Report describing costs associated with non-residential electric vehicle charging, including multifamily properties.
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U.S. Access Board
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U.S. Access Board
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Guide describing design recommendations to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Wilson Alex
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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California Division of the State Architect,
California Department of General Services
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DSA,
DGS
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A quick guide from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) explaining the three types of gas shutoff devices to stop the flow of natural gas into buildings in the event of an earthquake or rupture of the gas line.
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Office of Research Facilities
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ORF
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Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.
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Author(s)
Hodgson Alfred T,
Moyer Neil,
Beal David
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.
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California Energy Commission
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California Energy Commission
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Report describing guidance for selecting an electric vehicle charger
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Salcido V.R.,
et al.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report describing market trends for electric vehicles and summarizing energy codes and standards in the United States related to electric vehicles.
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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Document describing information on levels of electric vehicle charging.
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Center for Sustainable Energy
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Center for Sustainable Energy
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Report describing best practices for installing electric vehicle chargers.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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U.S. DOE,
EERE
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Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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CleanTechnica
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Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.