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IBHS
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Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
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Home Construction and Improvement
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A article about the best practice method of installing fiber cement siding, to install flashing at the butt joints of the siding boards, rather than face caulking the butt joints afterwards.
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USGS
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Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services,
National Center for Environmental Health
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EPA,
NSCEP
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Guidance for achieving safe and healthy indoor environments during home energy retrofits.
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ENERGY STAR
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A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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EPA
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EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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LBNL
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LBNL webpage introducing heat island effect and cool materials concepts, and providing links to LBNL pages explaining cool pavements, cool roofs, and cool walls.
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HWS NW,
NEEA
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Report describing the advantages and best practices for installing heat pump water heaters (HPWH), highlighting their improved energy efficiency, reliability, and critical considerations such as condensate management, proper sizing, and optimal installation location to enhance performance and...
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U.S. DOE
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The Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Tool helps contractors, installers, and homeowners through the decision-making process for heat pump water heater (HPWH) product selection and installation, with a focus on overcoming installation barriers.
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Ecotope,
NEEA
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Report describing the significant potential for energy use reductions through heat pump water heaters, which have been a crucial part of Northwest power plans for decades and have recently achieved substantial savings with new integrated models and climate specifications.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Cascade Engineering Services,
Larson Energy Research
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Report describing a laboratory assessment that provides insights into space requirements and venting strategies for heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to enhance retrofit installations and provide actionable guidance for manufacturers, designers, engineers, installers, and owners.
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SWA,
Efficiency Vermont
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Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.
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Energy Vanguard
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Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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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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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
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NOAA,
NIHHIS
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Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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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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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet about air barriers.
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CARB,
SWA
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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.
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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 providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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PHMSA,
DOT
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Webpage describing federal regulation related to excess flow valves on residential natural gas lines.
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NEEP
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A website detailing initiatives on the east coast for the installation and use of high efficiency products.
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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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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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FEMA
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Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.
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FEMA
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Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.
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LBNL
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Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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American Red Cross
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Website describing ways to prevent home house fires.
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HFSC
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Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.
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NFPA
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Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.
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ENERGY STAR
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A comprehensive list of all ENERGY STAR home performance programs.
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Home Power
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Web article about solar site assessment.
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University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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A guide that summarizes building materials and design considerations for increasing wildfire-resistivity of homes in areas that are prone to wildfires.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
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FEMA
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Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.
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FEMA,
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
CDC
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.