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International Code Council
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ICC
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2020 energy efficiency code for the state of Florida.
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Rosival Chris
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Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry,
MNDLI
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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
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Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
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Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
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Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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United Nations Environment Programme
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UNEP
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Guidance document from the UN environment programme on climate-resilient buildings and communities practices, including guidance on heat waves, drought, hurricanes, and flooding.
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Global Cool Cities Alliance,
R20 Regions of Climate Action
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GCCA,
R20
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Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Webpage listing ACCA Manual J and D calculation software that is approved by ACCA.
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Katherine Cort,
Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing how window shades can keep out unwanted heat, detailing the most effective products and practices.
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Appalachian State University
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AEC,
App State
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Study from Appalachian State University on passive solar design to take advantage of local climate zones for energy conservation.
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Huber Jeanne
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This Old House
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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Laband David N,
Sophocleus John P
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International Society of Arboriculture
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Paper describing an experiment to quantify shade tree impacts on cooling-related electricity consumption, finding that there may be sizable benefits in hot regions.
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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
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Albuquerque Museum
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City of Albuquerque,
CABQ
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Power Point PDF presentation on historical architecture in New Mexico
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Roberts David,
et al.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report assessing the accuracy of HEST as it was being developed and to provide information useful to DOE program managers and HEST development team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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CMHC,
Government of Canada
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Article by the Canadian Government on attic ventilation and considerations for moisture and ice dams.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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Gromicko Nick,
Gromicko Ben
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InterACHI
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Webpage explaining how to site and orient a house to take advantage of the solar path.
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Nahlik Matthew J.,
et al.
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American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
Description
Article published by American Society of Civil Engineers on different building types and their effectiveness resisting extreme heat from a building envelope perspective.
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Tartarini Federico,
et al.
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Center for the Built Environment,
CBE,
UC Berkeley,
SinBerBEST,
Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in Singapore,
BEARS
Description
Online tool for thermal comfort calculations and visualizations SoftwareX 12, 100563 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2020.100563
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing data indicating climate change.
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Milne Murray
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Society of Building Science Educators,
SBSE,
University of California Los Angeles,
UCLA
Description
Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.
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Enterprise Community Partners
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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program
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USGCRP,
Climate Science Special Report,
CSSR
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Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.
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Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study investigating measured cooling energy performance in side-by-side identical homes with varying roof types, including cool roof technologies.
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Zero Energy Project
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Zero Energy Project
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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.
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Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Public Interest Energy Research Program,
PIER,
Laboratory Directed Research and Development,
LDRD,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.
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Sonne Jeffrey K,
Vieira Robin K
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
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Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR webpage discussing the costs and benefits of cool roofs.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Mott-Smith John
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City of Davis,
State of California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Chandra Subrato,
Houston Michael M,
Fairey Philip W
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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Cool Roof Rating Council
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CRRC
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Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
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Wilson Alex
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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ORNL,
DOE
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Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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Clean Energy Exhibition
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Clean Energy Exhibition,
Solar World
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Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.
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Feineigle Mark
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Permaculture Research Institute
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Article describing earthship homes.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Article describing quality of life and economic benefit from trees.
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Colon Carlos J,
Martin Eric,
Parker Danny S
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Morris Nathan B,
et al.
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University of Sydney,
University of Copenhagen,
University of Montreal,
Monash University,
The Lancet Planetary Health,
The Lancet Group
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Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.
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Carbon Leadership Forum
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CLF
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Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Weatherization Assistance Program
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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National Association of Home Builders
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NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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Pandit Ram,
Laband David
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University of Western Australia,
Auburn University
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Paper describing the effects of tree shade on residential electricity consumption and energy savings in summer and winter.