Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Fact sheet defining a grid-interactive efficient building and its benefits.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report evaluating HVAC building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report evaluating lighting and electronic building technologies based on their ability to provide grid services and the type of value provided, including efficiency, load shed, load shift, and modulation.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report providing an introduction to core concepts of GEBs, and explaining how flexible building loads can be integrated and controlled to benefit consumers, the grid, and society more broadly.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report addressing the current state of these technologies and the challenges of adapting these to the GEB context.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Description
Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.
Organization(s)
American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Description
Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report presenting a cold climate project examining and alternative approach to ground source heat pump ground loop design.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report describing the ground-source IHP (GS-IHP) design and includes the lessons learned and best practices revealed by the research and development (R&D) effort throughout.
Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program
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Description
Factsheet describing the uses and benefits of ground-source heat pumps for affordable housing, assisted living, dorms and hotels.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet about groundwater control.
Organization(s)
NOAA
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Description
Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.
Organization(s)
HUD,
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
OSHA
Publication Date
Description
Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Report about opportunities for ventilation when traditional methods are limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.
Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Report explaining the issues and concerns with conventional ventilated crawlspaces and to outline prescriptive measures for improvements that will create healthier and more durable spaces.
Organization(s)
IOR,
Carbon Trust
Publication Date
Description
Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.
Organization(s)
BCSI,
Wood Truss Council of America,
WTCA,
Truss Plate Institute,
TPI
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Description
IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.
Organization(s)
NEEP
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Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
Organization(s)
NEEP
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
Organization(s)
NEEP
Publication Date
Description
Guide by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships on how to size heat pumps in a cold climate.
Organization(s)
SafeHome.org
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing how to guard homes and properties against wildfire, as well as what to do during a wildfire, whether sheltering in place or attempting evacuation.
Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, Third Edition, FEMA P-646
Organization(s)
NOAA,
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report describing tsunamis and options for vertical evacuation from tsunamis; the guide addresses determination of tsunami and earthquake loads and structural design criteria and concepts, primarily for commercial buildings.
Organization(s)
ADC
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Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
Organization(s)
Arborilogical Services Inc
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Description
Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Description
Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.
Organization(s)
IBHS
Publication Date
Description
Guide describing the requirements by FORTIFIED Home™ for improving the home's resistance to high wind and hail.
Organization(s)
Home Construction and Improvement
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
USGS
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Description
Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
Organization(s)
OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
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Description
Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
Organization(s)
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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Organization(s)
EPA,
NSCEP
Publication Date
Description
Guidance for achieving safe and healthy indoor environments during home energy retrofits.
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
Organization(s)
LBNL
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Description
LBNL webpage introducing heat island effect and cool materials concepts, and providing links to LBNL pages explaining cool pavements, cool roofs, and cool walls.
Organization(s)
HWS NW,
NEEA
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Description
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...
Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
Ecotope,
NEEA
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Cascade Engineering Services,
Larson Energy Research
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
SWA,
Efficiency Vermont
Publication Date
Description
Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.
Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
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Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
Organization(s)
NREL
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Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Publication Date
Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
Organization(s)
NOAA,
NIHHIS
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Description
Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about air barriers.