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DOE
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Presentation providing information about correctly installing ductwork in new and existing homes.
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TRC Energy Services
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Report proposes high performance duct measures for inclusion in California Title 24 building energy efficiency standards for 2016.
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RED
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A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.
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DOE
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IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy
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Report aimed at gaining a better understanding about benefits, challenges and technologies associated with natural gas feedback systems.
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AnnDyl Policy Group,
National Association of State Energy Officials,
NASEO
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Report identifying efficient, connected, smart, and flexible GEB technologies and their future potential, including barriers and opportunities, recommendations for policymakers, and research needs.
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Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Paper covering a parametric study of foundation heat exchanger-based ground source heat pump systems for several house configurations in a range of European locations, with an emphasis on determining feasible combinations.
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LBNL
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Report describing a study using parametric computer simulations of 112 single-family and 63 multi-family residential building prototypes to quantify the contributions of building components such as roofs, walls, windows, infiltration, outside air, lighting, equipment, and people to the aggregate...
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AWE
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Website with information and research about residential hot water distribution systems.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Report providing guidance on indoor air quality in single-family and multifamily housing for designers, builders, property managers, homeowners, buyers, and renters.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Report evaluating mechanical AC precooling strategies in homes as a method for improving the load factor by shifting cooling operation from on-peak to off-peak hours.
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FEMA
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A fact sheet educating homeowners on the importance of residential safe rooms, including their cost and how to register a safe room with local officials.
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City of Portland,
State of Oregon
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Website providing resources for seismic retrofits for builders and homeowners as well as city permit requirements from the City of Portland OR.
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North Carolina State University
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Brochure with information on residential solar hot water systems.
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City of Burnsville
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Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
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FEMA
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A student manual for containing information on residential sprinkler systems.
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EPA
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Resource that differentiates products in the marketplace that meet WaterSense requirements.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing residential tornado safe room doors.
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D&R International,
D+R International,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
DOE report characterizing the installed base of windows and window coverings, and how users operate window coverings in order to enable precise quantification of energy savings.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.
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USRC
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Website describing the USRC, which "brings an unparalleled level of capability to the mission of improving community resilience in the built environment."
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FLASH
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Report providing architects, designers, and homeowners with information to make house plans useful for constructing a more wind resilient structure.
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Green Builder Media
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Website providing resilient housing articles that relate to codes, including webinars, training, and guest articles.
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Canadian Masonry Research Institute,
CMPA
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Report describing the testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.
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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
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Webpage with guidance document detailing voluntary interim guidelines for conducting home energy ratings on multifamily residential buildings.
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Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
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Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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EPA
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Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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EPA
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EPA guide on responsible appliance disposal for consumers.
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report describing how modification of model specifications to include guidance on energy efficiency measures can create a greater level of consistency in executing energy efficiency retrofit measures across the multiple regions where a developer may work.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report describing research efforts focused on examining the audit reports for quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency.
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U.S. DOE
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Description
The Retrofit Decision Tool is an online tool to help homeowners, multifamily building owners and contractors to start the conversation about which retrofits they can employ to achieve zero-carbon-alignment.
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HIRL
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A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
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HIRL
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A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to elevate and protect outdoor HVAC equipment from high winds and floods.
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HIRL
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A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.
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HIRL
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A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing methods for flashing and air-sealing windows and doors.
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HIRL
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A brochure educating homeowners on how to install self-locking devices on cabinets, drawers and doors, including child-proof latches and drawer locks.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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HIRL
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Factsheet providing homeowners with an overview of approaches for flashing and sealing roof penetrations to help discussion with a roofing contractor.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
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Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.
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Department of Civil Engineering,
McMaster University
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Technical paper covering the retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report on air-sealing programs for energy-efficiency retrofits.
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American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
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Report describing extensive renovations to a historic home.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing procedures for increasing sensible efficiencies through increased flow rates across the air handling unit and increased indoor coil sizes.
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CARB,
SWA
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Report about a tool developed to enable users to compare a typical 1970s ranch home against an IECC 2009 code-compliant home of the same configuration and against the 70s base case plus retrofits.
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NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMIN
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Report presenting results of a laboratory experiment studying combi systems as a mode to eliminate safety issues associated with natural draft appliances.