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Swimmingpool.com
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Calculator to help in calculating pool volume.
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California Energy Commission
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This CASE report proposes updates and revisions to the standards for residential swimming pool filtration pumps, new and replacement single phase pump motors under 5 horsepower (HP), controllers, portable electric spas as well as expanding the scope of the current standards to include light emitting...
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Large scale simulation study investigating the effects of cool roofs and walls on buildings of various vintages across the U.S., with special attention given to California.
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Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document with information about the most practical methods to achieve whole-wall performance of R-30 or above.
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NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
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Research study identifying best practices of three successful high performance, custom home builders in the upper Midwest.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report documenting actual energy savings of a retrofit project in Boulder, CO.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study exploring a test method measuring air leakage between units through common surfaces and air infiltration across exterior, noncommon surfaces of the enclosure.
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ASHI
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Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing the current state of technology and market gaps for industrialized retrofits as demonstrated by Energiesprong in the Netherlands and providing key recommendations for how the United States might develop its own capacity for such retrofits.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Report reviewing the design and the first four months of energy performance of a near zero energy project home in Callaway, Florida during the second half of 2008.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report reviewing the design of a net zero energy home in Gainesville, Florida and then focusing on the first six months of energy performance of the project home during the second half of 2008.
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State of California,
Cal Fire
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Webpage offering recommendations to homeowners and contractors for retrofitting a home to make it more resistant to wildfires.
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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Webpage for home owners describing ways to prepare indoor and outdoor fuel tanks to avoid displacement during floods.
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IBHS
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Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
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CDC
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Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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CDC
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Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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FEMA,
American Red Cross
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Description
Fact sheet describing how to prepare for a natural disaster and assemble a disaster supply kit.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing an online tool offered within the Building America Solution Center which provides construction guidance for builders and contractors in building and renovating homes to be more resistant to natural disasters such as hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and wildfires, etc.
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NFPA
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Description
Website describing methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
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IBHS
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Description
Webpage providing guidance for homeowners on how much snow weight a typical roof can handle and when to consider removing snow from the roof.
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UMass Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation
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Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.
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Wisconsin Focus on Energy,
ENERGY STAR
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Fact sheet from Wisconsin Focus on Energy explaining how to prevent future ice dams on homes by learning about their formation and mitigation of contributing factors.
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Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
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Database of approved products that meet the requirements of the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
CPSC
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Report containing data on injuries and fatalities associated with television, furniture, and appliance product instability, or tip-over incidents.
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DOE
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Webpage from DOE describing how to conserve energy and save money with a home energy audit.
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NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
NSTAR
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Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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Case study describing the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Fayetteville NC
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Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.
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EPA
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This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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EPA
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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IBHS
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Report covering reducing risk from flooding.
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IBHS
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List of recommendations from IBHS on how to protect homes from ice dam formation.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple earthquake safety measures for homeowners to take, including home reinforcement, evacuation tips, and electrical and appliance tips.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple flood safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and additional resources.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple storm surge (coastal flooding) safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and recovery advice.
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IBHS
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Report providing wildfire protection guidance for homeowners in California.
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FEMA
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Brochure describing multiple earthquake safety measures for homeowners to take, including home reinforcement, exterior maintenance, and recovery tips.
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FEMA
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Guide describing flood protection measures for utility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel.
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FEMA
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Report addressing flood, wind and seismic hazards and recommends several multi-hazard resistant foundation designs of manufactured homes.
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FEMA
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Article discussing fire safety for high-rise buildings.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing the special considerations that must be made when installing utility equipment, such as fuel, sewage, and water/sewage lines in a coastal home, and presenting recommendations for utility protection; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction...
Protecting Windows and Openings in Buildings - Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico, FEMA PR-RA5
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FEMA
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Recovery Advisory document provide guidance related to the use and installation of opening protection systems to protect glazed openings (windows) from wind-borne debris during high-wind events.
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FEMA
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Technical fact sheet describing the selection and installation of storm shutters and impact-resistant glazing and other types of opening protection in windborne debris regions; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.
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FLASH
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Webpage describing how to elevate major appliances in case of a flood.
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CARB,
SWA
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Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.