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International Code Council
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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U.S. Energy Information Administration
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020
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Burch Jay,
Thornton Jeff
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Thermal Energy System Specialists,
TESS
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Document outlining the current and the proposed draws and estimates typical ratings changes from draw specification changes for typical systems in four cities.
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West Chris
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Radiant, hydronics, geothermal -- they are a vital part of modern comfort and energy solutions. ACCA helps hydronics contractors operate at peak performance.
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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Specifications for water heating systems designed to advance higher performing electric and gas heat pump water heaters.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Voluntary specification for residential, commercial/multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Specification sheet for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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Author(s)
Dwiantoro Deny,
Walters R,
Ries R
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Building Energy Efficient Homes for America,
BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing methodology, analysis, and findings from a case study of a 110-unit retrofit of gas tankless water heaters in a hot/humid climate in Alachua County, Florida.
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Author(s)
Lyons James,
Moore Mike,
Thompson Margo
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Newport Ventures,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report summarizing commissioning, short-term testing, utility bill data analysis, and results of on-site monitoring of a deep energy retrofit.
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Author(s)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
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Home Energy Magazine,
Taco Comfort
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Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
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Richard Health & Associates
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RHA
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Report describing the best practices for the safe, efficient, and compliant installation of residential air source heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in California, aligning with the state's climate goals and providing guidance for educators, installers, and industry stakeholders.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Kleva Stephen
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website with consumer and contractor information about building codes and regulations for solar water heating systems.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Training module describing the operation, efficiency, consumer and seller benefits, and cost comparison of Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) against conventional gas, oil, or electric water heaters.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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Author(s)
Nick Sabino
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National Roofing Contractors Association,
NRCA
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An article discussing how different metal roof materials and attachment methods affect the ability of the roof to thermally expand and contract and the durability of different solutions.
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Consortium for Energy Efficiency; Air-Conditioning,
Heating,
and Refrigeration Institute
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CEE; AHRI
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AHRI-hosted directory of residential products meeting CEE's highest tier
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Ecotope
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Energy Trust of Oregon
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Design guide providing solutions and tools for designing central heat pump water heater systems in multifamily and other commercial buildings.
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Baker Peter,
Eng P,
LePage Robert
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Fallahi Ali,
Shukla Nitin,
Kosny Jan
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Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research study investigating the energy performance and cost effectiveness of several state-of-the-art retrofit strategies that could be used in residential houses in the Boston and New England area.
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Bohac Dave,
Schoenbauer Ben,
Huelman Patrick H
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
NothernSTAR,
NSTAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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List of commercial heat pump water heater systems that comply with NEEA's Advanced Water Heating Specification.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.
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Fang Xia,
Maguire Jeff,
Wilson Eric
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research report providing a comparison of the most common residential water heating technologies to determine energy-efficient and cost-effective water heating technologies are when subjected to a variety of typical operating conditions.
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Author(s)
Maguire Jeff,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Mountain Energy Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report about a hybrid condensing water heater (thermal efficiency = 0.973, energy factor = 0.95) installed in an occupied home in Sacramento, California, and monitored for one year to determine the actual in situ efficiency.
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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height. Walls with...
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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
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Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height.
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Construction Instruction Experience Center
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CIEC
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Website providing building science based guidance and training for residential construction.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Author(s)
Fallahi Ali,
Shukla Nitin,
Kosny Jan
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report focusing on building envelopes that have been enhanced with phase change materials (PCMs), which can simultaneously reduce total cooling loads and shift peak-hour loads.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Vijayakumar Gayathri
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.
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Peeks Brady
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Northwest Energy Works
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Job Process sheet for the manufactured housing industry showing how to cut insulation batts to fit wall cavities in a factory production environment.
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Author(s)
Less Brennan,
Walker Iain S
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Guidance document on deep energy retrofits.
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Korte Does It All
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Organization(s)
Korte Does It All
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Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Webpage providing a guide for homeowners to follow when installing a water heater blanket on their electric resistance water heater.