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Document providing guidance to U.S. home builders who want to accept the challenge.

A presentation describing the details of the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction program requirements.

Website helping communities address coastal issues with data, tools, and training resources.

PDF file explaining the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements (Rev. 04).

Document providing an example procedure for establishing acceptance-range criteria to assess results from software undergoing BESTEST-EX.

Website providing a compilation of guidance, case studies, tools, and training to assist local communities as they are in the midst of managing recovery post-disaster.

Website describing the national flood insurance program and how to purchase flood insurance.

Webpage providing access to the training for building professionals to earn certification as FORTIFIED™ Home Evaluators and FORTIFIED-Wise credentials.

Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.

Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.

Website explaining the LEED v4.1 program and providing a portal for those who want to investigate or start a LEED project.

Website describing the USRC, which "brings an unparalleled level of capability to the mission of improving community resilience in the built environment."

Information sheet describing solar PV upgrade for an existing homes.

Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.