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Bailes Allison A
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
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U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service
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USDA
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Webpage describing different types of appliance thermometers, how they work, and how they should be used by homeowners.
Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Grin Aaron,
Smegal Jonathan,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.
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Sughrue Patrick
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Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,
Home Power Magazine
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A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.
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Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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EPA guidance document providing information on moisture control in buildings.
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Fernstorm Gary,
et al.
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California Energy Commission
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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...
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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Infographic providing details on choosing the right advanced power strip based on your habits to reduce the electricity wasted when your electronic devices are idle.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Report informing building stakeholders about the risks a snow event poses to their buildings, preventative measures to take before the snow season, and actions that should be taken before, during, and after a snow event.
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Reardon Chris,
McGee Caitlin,
Milne Geoff
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Australian Government
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Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.