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Deep Energy Retrofits - Source Energy and Carbon Decisions

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Less Brennan,
Walker Iain S
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Part of a larger LBNL report (Deep Energy Retrofit Guidance for the Building America Solutions Center), the Source Energy and Carbon Decisions chapter helps users carefully assess the impacts of switching from gas to electricity for heating end-uses, using source energy and/or carbon emissions...

Flood Resistant Design and Construction, ASCE/SEI 24

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American Society of Civil Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASCE
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Link to all versions of ASCE/SEI 24, a standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements.