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2006 edition of the code establishing regulations to safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels; regulates defensible space and provides ignition-resistant construction requirements to protect against fire exposure...

Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...

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.

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

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.

Article introducing the FTC’s new EnergyGuide label, including estimates of annual energy usage.

Article describing codes and test methods related to fire-resistant construction of decks.

FEMA risk management series guide on hospital safety and resilience to natural disasters.

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.

A book describing how to complete an earthquake retrofit plan for wood-frame residential buildings.

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

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.

Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.

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

Website describing information about electric vehicles and their associated infrastructure.

Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.

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.

An engineering design guide for hydronic heat loops, discussing the features and advantages of condensing boilers.

FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.

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.

Report providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

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.

Webpage describing indoor air quality.

Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.

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.

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

Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.

Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.

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

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.

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.