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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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Organization(s)
SMACNA
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Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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Author(s)
Jon Winkler,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Journal article detailing laboratory and simulation studies quantifying the impact that heat pump and air conditioner installation faults have on system capacity and efficiency.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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California Air Resources Board,
California Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
CARB,
CalEPA
Description
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)
U.S. EPA
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Webpage describing indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Less Brennan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
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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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
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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Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
EPA webpage on lead in homes.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan,
Rapport Ari,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,
WCHH,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report using a field test plan to evaluate the success of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at the community scale incorporating whole-house systems integrated measures package (SIMP).
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Author(s)
Mesothelioma.net
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Organization(s)
Mesothelioma.net
Description
Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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Author(s)
Polly Benjamin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report describing an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eight U.S. cities.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.
Multi-Year Advanced Residential Building Systems Research - Revisions to Quality Management Products
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
Report discussing development of scopes of work and quality management for builders in mixed-humid climates.
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Author(s)
Roberts David
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Information sheet about the National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, a public database that characterizes the performance and costs of common residential energy efficiency measures.
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Author(s)
Liaukus Christine
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Organization(s)
Building America Retrofit Alliance,
BARA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report investigating what motivates remodelers to become energy-focused and what technical knowledge that need to be energy-focused.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.
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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
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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Author(s)
Mullen Nasim A,
Li Jina,
Singer Brett C
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
U.S. EPA
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Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Hoak David,
Cummings Jamie E
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.
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Author(s)
VonThoma Ed,
Ojczyk Cindy
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Research study identifying best practices of three successful high performance, custom home builders in the upper Midwest.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Pettit Betsy,
Eng P
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.
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Author(s)
Taggart Jim,
Sikora Jeannie,
Wood Amber
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report designed to help a builder understand quality management and its role in transitioning from conventional to HPH building and remodeling.
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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
PNNL
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Webpage describing the Quality Install Tool, an open-source web app designed to simplify, standardize, and expedite the creation of high-quality installation documentation for HVAC installations and efficiency upgrades.
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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
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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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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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.
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Author(s)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. DOE report summarizing findings from literature and research relevant to HVAC installation practices.
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Author(s)
Schoen Lawrence,
et al.
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
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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Author(s)
Eisenberg Liz,
Shapiro Carl,
Fleischer Wendy
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report describing research efforts focused on examining the audit reports for quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
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Report about a tool developed to enable users to compare a typical 1970s ranch home against an IECC 2009 code-compliant home of the same configuration and against the 70s base case plus retrofits.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet describing solar PV upgrade for an existing homes.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Information sheet describing tankless hot water heating systems in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Information sheet describing solar hot water systems in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet about envelope and roof moisture control retrofit for a home.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Author(s)
Piotr Domanski,
Hugh Henderson,
Payne W Vance
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Organization(s)
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
NIST
Description
Technical study exploring the impact of different installation faults on heat pump performance in a single-family house.
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Author(s)
Lyons James
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report summarizing commissioning, short-term testing, and analysis that occurred before, during, and just after the actual retrofit of the Bay Ridge project.
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E,
et al.
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Paper describing the development and testing of an affordable net-zero energy house in Lenoir City, Tennessee.