Library

Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.

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.

Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.

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.

Article explaining the importance of regular inspections of boiler systems in maintaining their safety, lifespan, and efficiency.

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

Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.

Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.

Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.

Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.

Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.

Technical fact sheet proving information on creating defensible space to reduce the risk of damage from fires to property.

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.

Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.

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.

Factsheet for home and business owners describing ways to anchor fuel tanks to avoid displacement in floods.

Short guide from FEMA describing how to anchor tall bookcases and file cabinets during seismic events.

Summary document describing flood resistant building materials and some tips for building flood resistant walls.

Technical bulletin describing a set of standards for building materials able to withstand flood waters as needed with wet floodproofing.

Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.

Brochure detailing how to latch and lock cabinets and drawers to prevent injury to residents of the home.

FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.

Information sheet providing detail about hand fabrication of a one-piece straight duct from a 48" x 120" x 1" thick (1.22 m x 3.05 m x 25 mm) sheet where the total inside duct dimensions equals 112" (2.84 m) or less.

Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.

Brochure-guide describing swales and their qualities, including objective, maintenance, and design considerations.

Guide describing retrofit procedures for gable end roofs.

A builder's guide describing hurricane-resistant reinforcements for gable ends.

Report investigating the status of the geothermal heat pump (GHP) industry and technology in the United States, assembling GHP energy savings potential, identifying key barriers to application of GHPs, and identifying actions that could accelerate adoption of GHPs.

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 about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.

Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.

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 presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.