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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
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Document describing electric vehicle charging ownership models and other cost considerations for EV charging
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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National Archive
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Code of Federal Regulations,
CFR
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U.S. Code describing excess flow valve installation requirements.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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A website providing information on funding for mitigation programs to reduce disaster losses under FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Website providing maps for natural disaster risk in the United States.
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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE
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ASHRAE Q&A addressing HVAC filtration and disinfection for reducing the spread of COVID-19.
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Attachments Energy Rating Council
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AERC
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Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
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Page describing in detail four important actions you should consider to protect your health and indoor air quality (IAQ) when cleaning up after a flood.
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US Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing series of short how-to videos, infographics and more resources on cleaning up a home after a flood.
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International Code Council
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ICC,
FBC
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Webpage containing links to all editions of the Florida Building Code.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage describing homeowner resources program designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather such as high winds, hail, hurricanes, and even tornadoes.
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Fine Homebuilding
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Fine Homebuilding
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American Home Furnishings Alliance
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AHFA
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Regulatory compliance regarding furniture stability requirements
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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A website providing geospatial data , tools, and maps including data on the U.S. solar resources for solar power.
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Dryden Amy,
et al.
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California Energy Commission
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Report describing the cost-effectiveness and performance of all-electric, zero net energy multifamily buildings in California, detailing technical challenges and providing recommendations for design, construction, codes, standards, and operations to support future projects.
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GIS Geography
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GIS Geography
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A website providing free access to a variety of U.S. and international maps.
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Carpet and Rug Institute
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CRI
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Document describing the emissions criteria for carpets, cushions, and adhesives to qualify as those with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.
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Seth Masia
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American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Murphy Richard W,
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Report describing the ground-source IHP (GS-IHP) design and includes the lessons learned and best practices revealed by the research and development (R&D) effort throughout.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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NEEP
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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
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NEEP
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Factsheet describing how to install air source heat pumps for residential heating and cooling in cold climates.
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Gabriele Rob
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SafeHome.org
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Webpage describing how to guard homes and properties against wildfire, as well as what to do during a wildfire, whether sheltering in place or attempting evacuation.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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Heat Island Group,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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LBNL webpage introducing heat island effect and cool materials concepts, and providing links to LBNL pages explaining cool pavements, cool roofs, and cool walls.
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Heat Island Group,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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DOE,
EPA
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Informational guide describing the design, installation, and maintenance best practices and technical considerations for integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters in single-family and multifamily new construction.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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U.S. DOE
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The Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Tool helps contractors, installers, and homeowners through the decision-making process for heat pump water heater (HPWH) product selection and installation, with a focus on overcoming installation barriers.
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BetterBricks,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Report describing the features, benefits, and best practices for the design and installation of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily buildings, highlighting their efficiency, reliability, and contribution to decarbonization goals.
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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FSEC
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Webpage listing research projects studying deep energy retrofits of homes in Florida.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.
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American Red Cross
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American Red Cross
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Website describing ways to prevent home house fires.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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NEEA
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Website for consumers describing heat pump water heater technology and linking to retailers and installers.
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Hot Water Solutions NW
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HWS NW
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Guide describing how to choose energy-efficient water heaters, including heat pump models, with tips on installation, rebates, and incentives for maximizing energy savings.
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Gerbis Nicholas
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Home & Garden
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Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing how a heat pump water heater works.
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Park Ga-Young
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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Milbrand Lisa
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Real Simple
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Slipstream
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CDC
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A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.
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Green Smart Links
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Green Smart Links
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Includes several good how-to videos for anchoring furniture to different wall types
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Larson Ben
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Larson Energy Research,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NREL
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Report describing the identification of barriers and proposed practical solutions for the design, installation, and market adoption of heat pump water heaters in new low-rise multifamily housing, focusing on studio and one-bedroom units.
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Katherine Cort,
Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing how triple-pane windows can outperform standard single and double-pane windows.
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Charlie Holly
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing how HEScore, a tool used for energy modeling, rates home energy performance based on physical assets and makes recommendations for improvement.
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Edward Louie,
Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing the advantages and disadvantages of induction cooktops and the role they play in energy efficiency.
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Patricia Gunderson,
Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.
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Theresa Gilbride,
Kaltreider Christian E
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing tips for building or renovating with a focus on disaster resistance.
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Theresa Gilbride
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Factsheet describing the performance criteria and key components of DOE Zero Energy Ready homes.