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DOE
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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about headers in nonbearing walls.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Book providing home owners with building science information to help make good decisions when planning a home remodel or renovation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Website providing weather data.
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NOAA,
NWS
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A website issuing watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather and increasing the understanding of hazards.
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NOAA,
NWS
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The Enhanced F-scale is a set of wind estimates (not measurements) based on damage which uses three-second gusts estimated at the point of damage based on a judgment of 8 levels of damage to the 28 indicators listed.
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NOAA,
NWS
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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed.
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NOAA,
NWS
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A website providing timely and accurate forecasts and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over the contiguous United States.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Parternship
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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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BA-PIRC,
Northwest Energy Works
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Research study conducted on new specifications that would improve on the energy requirements of a NEEM home.
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NREL
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Fact sheet describing a novel, simplified air delivery system using a plug-and-play model that features 3-inch diameter flexible ducts, efficient fittings, and a simplified installation process that resulted in successful market engagement through commercialization.
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ORNL
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Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.
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BA-PIRC,
Newport Partners
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Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
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CER
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Website providing comparison charts and reviews of off-grid inverters for solar power systems.
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Oilheat America
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A website providing information on the purpose of burners and the components used in burners.
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FLASH
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Report providing quick reference guide information to help a family prepare for hurricane season, including seven steps to a wind resistant home, a wind inspection checklist, and how to find a contractor.
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Journal of Architectural Engineering,
American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
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Study examining how design features, such as building envelope openings and compartmentalization, affect the wind pressure in typical low-rise buildings with gable and hip roofs.
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FEMA
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Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.
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NFPA
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A website outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study using modeling to determine optimal combination(s) of components/pumps, high efficiency heat sources, plumbing configurations and controls that result in the highest overall efficiency for a hydronic system.
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OSHA
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A fact sheet educating the public on how to appropriately ground portable generators and the hazards associated with their use.
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OSHA
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A fact sheet educating the public on the potential hazards and safe use of portable generators.
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OSHA
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A fact sheet educating the public on the proper operation of chainsaws to reduce the risk of injury from use.
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USFA
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A webpage that provides wildfire preparedness and safety pictographs.
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ARIES,
Levy Partnership
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Report providing information to researchers, utility program managers, and building owners interested in controlling heating energy waste and improving resident comfort.
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FEMA
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Flyer describing the location of key topics in FEMA P-348, including flood mitigation for MEP and fuel systems.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing a report providing best practices for reducing damages from floods to manufactured homes.
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BSC
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Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.
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ALA
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American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.
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MIT Press,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
MIT
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Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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This study evaluated 11 measures for passive cooling using four heat resilience metrics with and without grid power in Fresno CA and found the two most effective measures were installing solar-control window films and adding roof insulation; natural ventilation also helped reduce overheating in...
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Ohio State University Extension
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Website providing guidance on passive heating, cooling, and lighting methods.
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Williams College
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Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Paper describing a study on savings in peak power and cooling energy for homes with shade trees.
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UCLA
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Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Article investigating how a linear input/output relationship can be used as a simple model of the performance of a combination hydronic heating system over heating only, DHW only, and combined loads.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Paper examining the monitored performance of four newly constructed near zero energy homes in Florida.
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Home Innovation Research Labs,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...
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Edition Diffusion Presse Sciences,
EDP Sciences
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A study on how fires spread through exterior building envelopes with discussion on how fires propagate in a rain screen cavity.
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City of Mercer Island
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Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
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San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
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Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.