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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.

This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.

Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.

Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.

Report outlining how Smart ventilation controls (SVC) balance energy consumption, comfort, and IAQ by optimizing mechanical ventilation operation to reduce the heating and/or cooling loads, improve management of indoor moisture, and maintain IAQ equivalence according to ASHRAE 62.2.

Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.

Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.

Blog article describing considerations for how to use trees for shading to reduce cooling energy demand.

U.S. DOE report summarizing findings from literature and research relevant to HVAC installation practices.

Standard describing methods for testing the airtightness of buildings and HVAC equipment.

Test method that measures the capture efficiency of wall-mounted domestic range hoods under controlled conditions in a test chambers which available for preview and purchase at the link and was published in the year 2018.

Presentation on sustainable development including water conservation, passive solar, daylighting, natural ventilation, and land use.

NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.