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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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SEIA
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Description
SEIA resources page.
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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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EPA
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Description
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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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Cascade Engineering Services,
Larson Energy Research
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Description
Report describing a laboratory assessment that provides insights into space requirements and venting strategies for heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to enhance retrofit installations and provide actionable guidance for manufacturers, designers, engineers, installers, and owners.
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ALA
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Description
American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
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Getty Images
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Description
Commercial website providing images to subscribers.
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SIL International,
GTIS
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Description
Web page describing the basics of how to size and build a battery bank for electricity storage.
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NREL,
DOE
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Description
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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ASTM
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Description
Standard describing two techniques for measuring air leakage rates through a building envelope in buildings that may be configured to a single zone which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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FSEC
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Description
Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
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EPA
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Description
This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.
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NFRC
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Description
Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.
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NFRC
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Description
Database of NFRC rated windows.
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Cal Fire
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Description
Webpage with data on the 20 largest wildfires in California that occurred between the year 1932 and present day.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Organization(s)
ASTM
Publication Date
Description
A specification covering the application of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) that act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams & walls which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Description
Article describing quality of life and economic benefit from trees.
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USDA
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Description
Interactive map maintained by the USDA showing plant hardiness zones throughout the U.S.
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The Constructor
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Description
Article describing the process of constructing concrete walls
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First in Architecture
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Description
Article describing rammed earth construction
Organization(s)
City of Albuquerque,
CABQ
Publication Date
Description
Power Point PDF presentation on historical architecture in New Mexico
Organization(s)
Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
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Description
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Description
Standard that describes the minimum requirements for residential buildings to achieve acceptable indoor air quality via dwelling-unit ventilation, local mechanical exhaust, and source control. This version of the standard was published in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at...
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
Publication Date
Description
Standard that provides procedures and methods for meeting minimum ventilation and indoor air quality requirements to engineers, design professionals, owners, and jurisdictional authorities where model codes have been adopted. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the...
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NEHRP,
FEMA,
Cal OES,
SCEC,
ECA
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Description
Factsheet describing methods for securing HVAC units to avoid damage during an earthquake.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Webpage describing the home certification organization, 24/7 Certifications and their requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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Larson Energy Research,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
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Description
Report describing a laboratory assessment on the performance of Rheem 120-volt heat pump water heaters (HPWH), aimed at identifying optimal installation locations for these new "plug-in" models based on comprehensive testing under various conditions.
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Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
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Description
Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Article describing the EPA WaterSense program, process, and benefits.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.
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HVI
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Description
Web page describing the benefits of attic fans, with rules for sizing fans and intake vents.
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California Energy Commission
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Description
Webpage for the CEC’s Modern Appliance Efficiency Database System
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CEC
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Description
List of appliance brands and models, showing their performance and efficiency as tested by the appropriate standard.
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EPA,
WaterSense
Publication Date
Description
Website providing a description of the WaterSense labeled homes program and a checklist of mandatory requirements for homes to be labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department
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Description
A website with resources for emergency preparedness including videos, guides, and webinars.
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CEC
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Description
State code requiring energy efficiency measures for residential and commercial buildings.
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NOAA,
NIHHIS
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Description
Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Description
Brochure providing information for homeowners, builders, verifiers, and facilities including an overview of program criteria, the certification process, and EPA-approved home certification organizations for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense...
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
Organization(s)
This Old House
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Description
An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
Organization(s)
CEC
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Description
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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FEMA
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Description
Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
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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EPA,
WaterSense
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing the home certification organization, Home Innovation Research Labs and their requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format as well their compliance with certified Water Rating Index (WRI), organization scope, and information verifiers.