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Peak Power and Cooling Energy Savings of Shade Trees

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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Paper describing a study on savings in peak power and cooling energy for homes with shade trees.

Storm Water Technology Fact Sheet - Vegetated Swales

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Document describing correct construction of swales, designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals), promote infiltration, and reduce the flow velocity of storm water runoff.