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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.

View the APSP/ANSI Standards and codes below to get information about ANSI specifications for pools, spa and hot tubs.

Information sheet about insulating slabs.

You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.

Calculator to help homeowner's calculate the size of pool pump they need.

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.

Factsheet with information on energy efficient pool pumps.

Research study showing that for a relatively small investment, a variable speed pool pump can reduce pool pump energy use by 50% to 75%.

Table of criteria for pool pumps to achieve ENERGY STAR certification.

Calculator to help in calculating pool volume.

This CASE report proposes updates and revisions to the standards for residential swimming pool filtration pumps, new and replacement single phase pump motors under 5 horsepower (HP), controllers, portable electric spas as well as expanding the scope of the current standards to include light emitting...

Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

This report discusses proposed updates to the pool pumps and motors, and portable electric spas standards in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 to 1609). These proposed updates are part of the 2012 Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking, Phase I...

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.

Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.