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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.
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Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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AHAM
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Article describing technologies available for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ).
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University of California
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University of California Davis
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Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.
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Wilkerson
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Medeek Design
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Webpage providing mapping tool for obtaining ground snow load, based on ASCE 7-10, for any location in the contiguous United States, with the exception of locations requiring a case study due to extreme local variations in ground snow loads. Fee required for some data.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.
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ASTM International
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ASTM International
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California Air Resources Board
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CARB
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Web article describing utility customer’s right to use back-up generators during emergency events, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
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Carpet and Rug Institute
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CRI
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Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. This website explains the implications of such chemicals.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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HUD
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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University of Minnesota Extension
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University of Minnesota
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Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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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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Rettig Molly
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National Renewal Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Article describing a study of the potential to use heat pumps to heat and cool homes across the United States, including cold climate locations like Alaska.
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Allen-Dumas Melissa R,
KC Binita,
Cunliff Colin I
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Technical report detailing the vulnerabilities of the U.S. electric grid to weather-related failures.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Fact sheet describing indoor air quality (IAQ), including information on common sources of indoor air pollutants and best practices for improving IAQ.
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Louisiana State University College of Agriculture
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LSU AgCenter
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Webpage from LSU AgCenter answering frequently asked questions after gutting a flooded home, including mitigation strategies for future floods.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of how to properly prepare for a winter storm and how to protect yourself before, during, and after one.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
et al.
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HUD,
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
OSHA
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Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
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Tobiasson Wayne N,
Buska James S,
Greatorex Alan R
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.
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Park Ga-Young
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Webpage describing indoor air quality.
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Less Brennan,
et al.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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This research study used pollutant measurements, home inspections, diagnostic testing and occupant surveys to assess IAQ in 24 new or deeply retrofitted homes designed to be high performance green buildings in California.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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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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EPA
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Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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EPA webpage on lead in homes.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities.
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Mesothelioma.net
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Mesothelioma.net
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.
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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
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Standard containing requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment intended to protect lives by warning occupants of the presence of CO in sufficient time to allow occupants to escape or take other appropriate action.
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Mullen Nasim A,
Li Jina,
Singer Brett C
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Article describing particulate matter (PM), what it is, how it can be harmful, and what can be done about it.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDC
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Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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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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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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Hellevang Kenneth
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North Dakota State University,
NDSU
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Webpage explaining how to mitigate heat loss through roofs for ice dam prevention.
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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NYSERDA
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Fact sheet describing best practices in installing leak-free refrigerant systems, including specifics on creating flare joints and brazed joints, pressure testing, vacuum testing, and charging the system with refrigerant.
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Schoen Lawrence,
et al.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Report providing guidance on indoor air quality in single-family and multifamily housing for designers, builders, property managers, homeowners, buyers, and renters.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.