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FEMA,
NEHRP
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Reference guide helping families prepare for an earthquake and prevent earthquake-related damage.
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RHA
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Report describing the best practices for the safe, efficient, and compliant installation of residential air source heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in California, aligning with the state's climate goals and providing guidance for educators, installers, and industry stakeholders.
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AHFA
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Regulatory compliance regarding furniture stability requirements
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AHRI
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Performance rating standards for unitary air-conditioners and unitary air-source heat pumps, including definitions, classifications, testing, rating, and operating requirements, as well as minimum data requirements for published ratings and markings.
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EPA
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Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.
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FEMA
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Website providing maps for natural disaster risk in the United States.
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web article describing two options for sizing ductless minisplit heat pumps, including a free HVAC sizing tool.
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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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ECP
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Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
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PAMA,
IFAI
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Webpage providing information on using awnings to enhance outdoor living space.
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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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NOAA
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NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
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AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.
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University of Brighton
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Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
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DOE
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Website for the U.S. DOE Solar Decathlon competition.
Organization(s)
Building Green,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Description
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.
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USDA
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Article describing the growth of the wildland urban interface in the United States from 1990 to 2010, expanding from 30.8 to 43.4 million homes (a 41% increase), and growing from 581,000 to 770,000 kM2 (33% growth), an increase of 189,000 km2, an area that is larger than Washington State.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Factsheet describing how to partially install a heat pump in a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Factsheet describing how to test the duct leakage of a manufactured home in the manufactured home factory.
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AC Service Tech LLC
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Web article describing common issues that can cause refrigerant system flare joints to leak.
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City of Burnsville
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Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, ASTM E84-23 Standard
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ASTM
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Description
ASTM standard test method for testing the surface burning response of different building materials which was published in the year 2023 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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Gas Technology Institute
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Technical report describing the enhancement of energy efficiency in existing buildings through a systems approach, assessing airflow-focused retrofits for improved energy savings and indoor air quality, considering factors like air leakage, distribution system dynamics, duct leakage, and ventilation...
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CRS
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Fact sheet providing recent statistics on wildfires in the U.S.
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AERC
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Website developed by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide consumers with credible, relevant, and comparable information about window attachments and their performance.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.
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CEC
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Document intended to help owners, designers, builders, inspectors, examiners, and energy consultants comply with and enforce California’s energy efficiency standards for low-rise residential buildings (also known as Title 24).
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
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ASTM
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Standard covering the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction, which was published in the year 2019, and is available for preview and purchase at the referenced link.
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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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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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Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
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Guide presents mitigation measures in a Mitigation Package which combined set of retrofit measures that must be implemented for a house to provide a defined level of protection; identifies three successive Mitigation Packages: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Implementing the Mitigation Packages...
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ICC
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2018 edition of the code establishing regulations to safeguard life and property from the intrusion of wildland fire and to prevent structure fires from spreading to wildland fuels; regulates defensible space and provides ignition-resistant construction requirements to protect against fire exposure...
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EPA
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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DOE
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Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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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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ASTM
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Description
Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2023, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...
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ASTM
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Description
Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Webpage describing the advantages and disadvantages of ductless mini-split air conditioner.
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Online course providing an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation.
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NEEP
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Database compiling extended capacity data for numerous cold climate heat pump manufacturers and models.
Organization(s)
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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USEPA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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EPA coronavirus Q&A discussing the role of HVAC filters in dealing with COVID-19.
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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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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing how a heat pump water heater works.
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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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ASTM
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Description
Standard describing a simple, relatively cost-effective approach to evaluating the ability of a variety of materials to support microbial growth using a small chamber method. A preview of the standard is available at the link, with the full version available for purchase.