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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.

Standard outlining industry procedure for sizing residential duct systems.

Standard covering equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condo­miniums, town houses and manufactured homes.

Standard covering sizing strategies for all types of cooling and heating equipment, as well as how to use comprehensive manufacturer’s performance data on sensible, latent, or heating capacity for various operating conditions.

Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.

A fact sheet providing information on termite species and how to prevent them from entering into your home.

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.

Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.

Guide by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on how to size heat pumps in a cold climate.

Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.

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.

A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.

Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.

Article explaining how to use integrated pest management to choose methods of pest control that are safe and effective.

Website providing information on tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and more.

NWCOA website homepage.

Website of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

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.

Website providing information about how to keep the properties rat-free and address conditions that can lead to rats.

Guide describing ways builders can block off entry points and otherwise make homes inhospitable to all manner of pests.

Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.

Website providing information about how to prevent rodent entry in homes.

A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.

Web page describing the basics of how to size and build a battery bank for electricity storage.

Website providing information on all types of pest management for multi-family housing.

Webpage providing information how to deal with rodents by knowing what they look like, where they live, and what they do.

A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.

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.

Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.

Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.

An introduction to the insect termites.

Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.

Users guide to help contractors and homeowners use the Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing Support Tools developed by NEEP to size and select the best air source heat pumps for their cold climate location.

A website providing information on sealing the home against rodents and how to trap rodents once they have made their way into the home.

Web-based manual providing guidance for removal and preventing entry of nuisance wildlife.

An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.