Library

Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.

Article describing technologies available for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ).

Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.

Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.

Library describing ANSI-affiliated standards.

Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.

A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.

Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.

Article describing bidirectinoal charging and energy storage methods using electric vehicles.

Factsheet describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Report outlining how conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.

Guide describing design recommendations to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Webpage providing a step-by-step guide for replacing the exterior caulking on your home.

Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.

Webpage providing a guide for homeowners to follow when installing a water heater blanket on their electric resistance water heater.

Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.

Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.

Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.

Website describing information about electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure.

List describing vetted products and equipment for the deployment of electric vehicle charging and hardware systems, evaluated against criteria developed by industry consensus, utility input, and review of government agency requirements for the electric vehicle supply equipment industry.

Tool helping users create an electric vehicle charging station deployment plan, including site layout and cost estimates.

Fact sheet describing indoor air quality (IAQ), including information on common sources of indoor air pollutants and best practices for improving IAQ.

FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.

Report providing guidelines and procedures to determine whether damaged or potentially damaged buildings are safe for use after wind storms or floods, or if entry should be restricted or prohibited.

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.

Article describing EV charging, charger features, and other considerations for picking and installing EV chargers.

Document describing information to consider when purchasing or installing an electric vehicle charger.

Calculator designed to assist in determining what kind of charger to get, estimating the minimum charger speed needed for expected daily driving - which may only require a home outlet.

Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

Webpage describing indoor air quality.

Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Document describing guidance on installing electric vehicle chargers at single-family and multifamily homes.

Report showing installers how to attach ducts, pipes, and associated equipment to buildings to minimize earthquake damage.

Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.

Link to the NFPA standards collection; NFPA 211 provides guidelines for construction projects involving chimneys, fireplaces, venting systems, and solid fuel-burning appliances.

Webpage describing water treatment standards as related to residential drinking water filters.

Article describing particulate matter (PM), what it is, how it can be harmful, and what can be done about it.

Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.

Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.

Document describing automated load management systems (ALMS) for electric vehicle charging stations.

Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.

Table calculating friction losses of PVC pipe fittings.

Table calculating friction losses for PVC pipe by length.

Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.

Description of California Senate Bill SB 1898, which requires the sale of new seismic gas shutoff devices sold in California to be certified by the State Architect.