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International Code Council
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ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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2021 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
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Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
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Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.
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AC Comfort
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AC Comfort
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Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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NREL,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing best strategies to bring ductwork on single-story homes with a slab-on-grade foundation in hot, dry climates into the conditioned envelope of the home intending to highlight the pros and cons of multiple ductwork integration strategies, including traditional duct systems in...
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Specification sheet for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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Schirber Tom,
et al.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
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Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing indoor air quality, and common indoor pollutants and how to reduce exposure to them.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Article describing technologies available for monitoring indoor air quality (IAQ).
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University of California
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University of California Davis
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Website describing archived program inforamtion for the Air Sensors International Conference, hosted by the University of California, Davis.
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Huber Jeanne
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This Old House
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Website describing electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations.
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RW Beckett Corporation
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RW Beckett Corporation
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Webpage that gives an introduction to PSC motors and their operation.
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Albuquerque Museum
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City of Albuquerque,
CABQ
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Power Point PDF presentation on historical architecture in New Mexico
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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Document describing recent discussions on indoor carbon dioxide (CO 2) levels.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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HVI
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Web page describing the benefits of attic fans, with rules for sizing fans and intake vents.
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BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Webpage describing how to improve a variable capacity heat pump's efficiency by not programming a deep setback on the thermostat.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
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California Energy Commission
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CEC
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Website providing information about the Title 24 building energy efficiency standards for the State of California and links to current and past standards including the 2025, 2022, 2019, and 2016 standards, etc.
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Gromicko Nick,
Gromicko Ben
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InterACHI
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Webpage explaining how to site and orient a house to take advantage of the solar path.
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University of Alaska
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University of Alaska Institute of Agriculture,
Natural Resources,
and Extension
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Factsheet describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.
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Oregon Department of Energy,
et al.
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Oregon Department of Energy,
State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality,
Oregon Department of Transportation,
Oregon Public Utility Commission Department of Administrative Services
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Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers
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U.S. Department of Energy
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U.S. DOE
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Website describing technical expertise and support regarding electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Zero Energy Project
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Zero Energy Project
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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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Zeifman Michael,
Roth Kurt
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Technical report describing algorithms that use communicating thermostat heating data and that were developed to optimize customer adoption of energy conservation measures, enhancing the identification of retrofit opportunities, estimating post-retrofit energy savings, and enabling home-specific...
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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Korte Does It All
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Korte Does It All
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Webpage describing the benefits of installing insulation on a water heater, including descriptions of different types of tank insulation.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website listing implementation timelines and links to various versions of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home national program requirements.
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Clean Energy Exhibition
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Clean Energy Exhibition,
Solar World
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Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.
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American Red Cross
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American Red Cross
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Webpage providing earthquake safety tips including proactive home structure and utility action items.
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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program,
et al.
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NEHRP,
FEMA,
Cal OES,
SCEC,
ECA
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Factsheet describing methods for securing HVAC units to avoid damage during an earthquake.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.