Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
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Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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ICC
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Description
2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for energy efficiency by setting performance standards for the building envelope (defined as the boundary that separates heated/cooled air from unconditioned, outside air), mechanical systems, lighting systems and service water heating systems in homes...
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ICC
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Description
2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
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ICC
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Description
2018 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.
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IBACOS
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This report describes an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “home-run” cross-linked polyethylene plumbing system. With a well-designed manifold, each duct receives...
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ANSI,
AHRI
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Description
Standard 680 establishes definitions, classifications, test requirements, data requirements, ratings, operating requirements, marking and nameplate data and conformance conditions for residential air filter equipment.
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ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Description
Standard establishing a test procedure for evaluating the performance of air-cleaning devices as a function of particle size. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2017, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. The ASHRAE bookstore also...
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
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ASME
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Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction. This version of the code was published in the year 2017 and is available to order at the referenced link. There are also versions...
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DOE
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Description
DOE's consumer information about energy and laundry.
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EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR clothes dryer buying guidance for consumers.
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EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR criteria for clothes dryers.
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EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR Key product criteria for dishwashers.
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EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Description
Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Description
Website providing information about rodents and how to prevent rodent entry in homes.
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DOE
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Description
The light-emitting diode (LED) is one of today's most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technologies.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing high-efficiency lighting choices for homeowners including LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs.
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EPA
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Description
Factsheet with information on energy efficient pool pumps.
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NMIC
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Description
Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Information about recycling CFL lightbulbs.
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FDA
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Description
When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from foodborne illness, one of your most effective tools is the kitchen refrigerator.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota
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Description
This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two...
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Resource that provides guidance when choosing products that meet WaterSense program requirements.