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Ductless Heat Pump Project

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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Webpage describing the successes and ongoing efforts of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's Go Ductless ductless heat pump program which successfully encouraged the installation of more than 150,000 minisplit heat pumps in the Northwest between 2010 and 2021.

Guide to Staying Safe During Wildfires

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Author(s)
Gabriele Rob
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Organization(s)
SafeHome.org
Description
Webpage describing how to guard homes and properties against wildfire, as well as what to do during a wildfire, whether sheltering in place or attempting evacuation.

U.S. Experience with Sprinklers

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Author(s)
McGree Tucker
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Organization(s)
National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA
Description
A report examining the presence, reliability, effectiveness, and impact of sprinkler systems in structure fires.