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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.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Kerby Jessica,
Tarekegne Bethel
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.
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City of Edina
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City of Edina
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Report providing guidance on wet floodproofing crawlspaces, unfinished basements, and garages.
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Aeroseal
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Aeroseal
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A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.
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Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE,
SEI
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Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.
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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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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
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Southface Energy Institute
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SEI,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing basement insulation considerations.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Bay Area Retrofit
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YouTube channel featuring 90+ videos to educate Bay Area homeowners and contractors about seismic retrofitting, including information for various home and construction types.
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Hammer & Hand
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
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The Cadmus Group
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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Author(s)
Beach Robert,
Poerschke Andrew
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing how space-conditioning systems are operating in the field and if these systems are meeting required standards.
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Federal Trade Commission
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FTC
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Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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HUD
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Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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A FAQ explaining the purpose of the Energy Independence and Security Act, a law which sets energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR specifications for residential window, door and skylights, Version 6, effective January 1, 2015.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Archived 2014 EPA newsroom release describing new EnergyStar standards for clothes dryers.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Todd Jason
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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FSEC
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Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.
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Carmody John,
et al.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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Williams Randy
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Holladay Martin
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Fine Homebuilding
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Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.
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Hooker Kenneth A
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Concrete Construction
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Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations with construction drawing details.
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Hughes Patrick J
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
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Office on Smoking and Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
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Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Natural Resources Canada
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Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.
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Park Ga-Young
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Mathews Erin
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This Old House
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An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Author(s)
Davis Bruce,
Dastur Cyrus,
Warren William E
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Advanced Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
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Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.