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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Bohac Dave,
Harrington Curtis
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Technical report describing the research behind a new aerosol-based sealing method, utilizing pressurization and a dispersed sealant fog, facilitated by a standard blower door, to automatically measure, locate, and seal air leaks in new homes in the United States, providing an efficient solution to...
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Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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AHAM
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Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
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American National Standards Institute,
Decorative Hardwoods Association
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ANSI,
DHA
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Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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Office on Smoking and Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
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Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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California Air Resources Board,
California Environmental Protection Agency
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CARB,
CalEPA
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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website helping builders, designers, and home energy raters find products that are compliant with the EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specification requirements for low-emission materials.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.
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Residential Energy Dynamics
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Organization(s)
RED
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A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.
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Author(s)
Burkett Helen,
Martin Eric
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Fact sheet outlining the research behind how smart ventilation controls boost energy efficiency and indoor air quality, including research findings from seasonal temperature, timer, and real-time weather-based controls showing that all three systems showed potential for energy savings while...
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Author(s)
Berman Mark,
Smith Pepper,
Porse Erik
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document targeting retrofit program managers, retrofit contractors, policy makers, academic researchers, and non-governmental organizations that work to realize energy savings from home energy upgrades (HEUs).