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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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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing a report providing best practices for reducing damages from floods to manufactured homes.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.
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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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Building Seismic Safety Council,
et al.
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BSSC,
NIBS,
FEMA,
NEHRP
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Guide providing engineering seismic design and building practices based on post-earthquake research.
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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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Author(s)
Weiner C.
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Bruton Jack,
Baczek Steven
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.
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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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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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Author(s)
Nigro Nick,
et al.
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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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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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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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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
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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California Earthquake Authority
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CEA
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Article from California Earthquake Authority on the benefits of retrofitting homes to withstand earthquake forces, with a focus on foundations, walls, and chimneys.
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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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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet about insulating slabs.
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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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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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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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Dastur Cyrus,
Mauceri Maria,
Hannas Benjamin
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Advanced Energy
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Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.
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Dastur Cyrus,
Davis Bruce,
Warren William E
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Advanced Energy
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Guide about designing and installing closed crawlspaces in the Southeast.
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Coulbourne William,
et al.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
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Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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Colorado Geological Survey
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CGS
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Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Kanare Howard M
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Portland Cement Association
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Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
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The Constructor
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The Constructor
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Article describing the process of constructing concrete walls
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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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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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Organization(s)
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.