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International Code Council
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ICC
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2015 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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Van der Meer Bill
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Pennsylvania Housing Research/Resource Center,
PHRC
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Article describing recessed lighting, which if installed incorrectly may contribute to air leakage and compromise building envelope efficiency.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.
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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. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining how to quickly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lightbulb.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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University of Georgia,
Wang Changlu
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University of Georgia
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A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.
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Lutron
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Lutron
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Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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National Association of Home Builders
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NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Webpage on the ENERGY STAR website that list products that exceed the ENERGY STAR minimum criteria for their category, with links to several product categories, including windows, HVAC, home appliances, and computer monitors.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Website for finding rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
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King County Washington
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King County WA
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Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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McCullough Jeff J,
Gordon Kelly L
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDC
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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Pennsylvania State University
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Pennsylvania State University,
PennState Extension
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Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.
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Bailes Allison
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Energy Vanguard
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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the measurement of light bulbs, measurable in lumens, & brightness levels that ENERGY STAR products produce.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the basics of LED lightning, their lifespan, their use in general lighting applications, the amount of heat produced, and why you should choose ENERGY STAR certified LED products for your home.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Information about LED lighting technology.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A fact sheet providing information on ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs & how to find the right one to fit your lighting fixture.
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Energy Action Fairfax
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Fairfax County,
VA
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Webpage describing a lightbulb exchange program in Fairfax county, VA.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
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American Lighting Association
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ALA
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American Lighting Association website homepage.
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Energy Saver,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website exploring the use of lighting controls products like dimmers, motion sensors and timers to save energy in the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining basic lighting principles and terms & how they are applied to the home.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining lumens & how to compare the amount of light that lightbulbs can produce when shopping for replacements.
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Natural Disasters Association,
National Hazard Mitigation Association
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NDA,
NHMA
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Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.
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National Wildlife Control Operators Association
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NWCOA
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NWCOA website homepage.
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New York State
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New York Department of Environmental Conservation
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Website of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Geiger Chris A,
Cox Caroline
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San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
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Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.
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City of New York
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City of New York
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Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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Information about recycling CFL lightbulbs.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
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Building Energy Codes Program,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.
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National Park Service
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National Park Service
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Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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Wildlife Damage Management
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Wildlife Damage Management
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Website providing information about how to prevent rodent entry in homes.
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Northeastern IPM Center
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Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.
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Stop Pests
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Stop Pests
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Webpage providing information how to deal with rodents by knowing what they look like, where they live, and what they do.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
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Farber Madeline
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Fox News
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A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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Organization(s)
CSIRO
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Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.
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Green Jody
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
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Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.