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

Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).

A book about structurally insulated panels.

Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

Guide informing builders and developers about efficient building practice for constructing homes with structural insulated panels.

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

Guide informing architects and engineers about designing buildings to be constructed with structural insulated panels.

Article describing quality of life and economic benefit from trees.

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

Article in the SIPA Technical Bulletin (No. 11) comparing the earthquake resistance of light-frame wood shear wall construction to residential construction with structural insulated panels (SIPS).

Report about the Advanced Envelope Research effort will provide factory homebuilders with urgently-needed, cost effective methods for meeting emerging energy code requirements.

Test results used by multiple structural insulated panel manufacturers confirming a one-hour fire rating for specific SIP assemblies.

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.

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...

Document with information about the most practical methods to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above.

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...

A research paper discussing the use of foundation heat exchangers for ground source heat pump systems in European climates.

Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.

Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.

Webpage describing specification requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program.