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Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.

FEMA guide containing recommendations on how to implement cost-effective measures that can help to reduce the potential hazards associated with earthquakes.

Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.

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

Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.

Webpage providing earthquake safety tips including proactive home structure and utility action items.

Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.

Reference guide helping families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage.

A one-page fact sheet outlining the purpose of an earthquake valve and how the valve can stop gas from flowing into a residence or building.

Standard providing minimum functionality requirements for earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff devices; applicable to systems carrying natural gas and propane, the devices are used in piping, equipment, and appliances typically found in structures of three stories or less.

Report providing an introduction to the NEHRP recommended seismic provisions for new buildings and other structures.

Website describing what to do for safety in an earthquake and other types of disasters.

Article describing earthship homes.

Factsheet describing methods for securing HVAC units to avoid damage during an earthquake.

Webpage providing information on using awnings to enhance outdoor living space.

Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.

Presentation describing the history of ECM motors, an overview of ECM motor technology, and a lesson on the installation of ECM motors.

Article describing quality of life and economic benefit from trees.

Free online tool for sizing central heat pump water heater systems.

A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.

The objective of this research was to quantify the field performance of wood-frame walls clad with a variety of common claddings in a mixed-humid climate.

Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.

A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.

Article presenting a numerical study of wind pressure on the low-rise hip-roof building by varying the roof pitch using computational fluid dynamics computer modeling and wind tunnel testing of hip roofs with different roof pitches: 15°, 20°, 30° and 40°.

Computer simulations comparing International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering wind pressure differences between a gable-ended roof versus a hip roof versus a pyramidal-shaped roof.

Study presenting generalized results regarding the effect of surface orientation on annual incident solar radiation for locations in the United States.

Report describing an investigation into multiple occupancy-based ventilation control strategies and the associated energy savings.

Website to support the state of Vermont transition to a more affordable and cleaner future by affiliate with partners throughout Vermont to save customers money, strengthen our state’s economy, and lower carbon emissions.

Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.

Report demonstrating how the initiative achieves Building America (BA) goals of 30%-50% energy savings in multifamily dwellings in the hot-humid climate zone.

Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.

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

Document explaining requirements and recommendations for defensible space, with a focus on sloped vegetation.

Journal article presenting a discussion of the state-of-the- art in electricity management in smart homes, the various enabling technologies that will accelerate this concept, and topics around consumer behavior with respect to energy usage.

Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.

Report describing guidance for selecting an electric vehicle charger

Report describing market trends for electric vehicles and summarizing energy codes and standards in the United States related to electric vehicles.

Document describing information on levels of electric vehicle charging.

Report describing best practices for installing electric vehicle chargers.

Article describing electric vehicle charging, including charger types and infrastructure development.

Article describing a case study in which a whole-house battery and PV system was tested in a home with cooling and refrigeration during a hurricane in Florida.

Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.

Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.

A website with resources for emergency preparedness including videos, guides, and webinars.

A San Diego County standard highlighting the requirements for residential emergency vehicle turnarounds.

A factsheet that provides information and requirements for emergency water supplies for firefighting in Boulder County, Colorado.

Fact sheet describing requirements and recommendations for enclosures and breakaway walls for their use below the BFE, including a diagram of a compliant wall system and examples of systems that have either resulted in increased damages or increased flood insurance premiums; also published in FEMA P...

This study evaluates the energy, humidity and indoor air quality implications of residential ventilation cooling in all US IECC climate zones.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations energy and water conservation standards for consumer products including home appliances and HVAC equipment.