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NREL
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Articles describing attic and ceiling insulation, including mentions of baffles with protect insulation from wind washing.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Webpage describing specification requirements including checklist that establishes the criteria for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program.
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FEMA
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FEMA guidance for flood damage in areas prone to flooding.
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ENERGY STAR
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Wepage providing information on ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heaters with information on how they cut water heating expenses as well as a product finder tool to find ENERGY STAR certified products.
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National Fire Protection Association
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Link to the NFPA standards collection; NFPA 211 provides guidelines for construction projects involving chimneys, fireplaces, venting systems, and solid fuel-burning appliances.
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LBNL
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Website describing analyses for products and standards affecting home heating, cooling, and appliances, in regards to technical, economical, and energy efficiency pathways.
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Building Energy Exchange
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Article describing the common ventilation system types, issues, and solutions in New York City's multifamily residential buildings to improve indoor air quality, occupant health, and building durability.
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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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U.S. EPA
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ENERGY STAR website outlining the program requirements for NextGen, an EPA initiative aimed at advancing energy efficiency in residential construction.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
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Conference proceedings from the 2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings that highlights efforts to expand energy efficiency adoption, address barriers across market sectors, and introduce a new focus on energy equity for underserved communities.
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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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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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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Michigan State University Extension
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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ABAA
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Standard outlining materials and installation methods by using commercial building wraps.
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ACCA
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Webpage listing ACCA Manual J and D calculation software that is approved by ACCA.
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American Solar Energy Society,
ASES
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Description
Website article discussing the economics of ground source heat pumps.
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Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
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Description
Webpage describing how to flashing installation
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Fox Blocks
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Stop Pests
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Webpage providing information how to deal with rodents by knowing what they look like, where they live, and what they do.
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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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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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Minnesota Power
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Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Description
ENERGY STAR Key product criteria for dishwashers.
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ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Description
Article explaining the energy cost reduction and other benefits associated with installing a heat pump clothes dryer
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NREL
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Description
The Standard Work Specifications (SWS) are a tool for industry guidance to ensure effective, durable, and safe work is performed during home upgrades.
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EPA
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Website providing data indicating climate change.
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Webpage providing guidance on the 45L tax credit, assembling the most relevant information for Northwest builders to maximize their tax credit and build energy efficient homes.
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ASCE
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Web-based mapping tool offering a fast, reliable way to look up key design parameters specified in Standard ASCE 7-10, 7-16, or 7-22 for a specific address or location which is free to use and can look up data for eight different environmental hazard types: wind, tornado, seismic, ice, rain, flood...
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California Energy Commission
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Subprogram of the California Statewide Codes and Standards Program designed to help cities and counties to adopt above-state-code ordinances.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Description
Informational guide describing the benefits, functionality, and cost savings of ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heaters, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting incentives.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.
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NEEA
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Voluntary specification for residential, commercial/multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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NEEA
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List of commercial heat pump water heater systems that comply with NEEA's Advanced Water Heating Specification.
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California State
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State building code containing general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, energy efficiency, and access compliance; based on the 2021 International Building Code.
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Code of Federal Regulations,
CFR
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Description
U.S. Code describing excess flow valve installation requirements.
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CFR,
U.S. Office of the Federal Register,
U.S. Government Publishing Office
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Description
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations energy and water conservation standards for consumer products including home appliances and HVAC equipment.
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FGIA
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Description
Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.
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EPA
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Webpage with links to documents providing the program requirements and checklists for ENERGY STAR Certified Single-Family New Homes.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Article describing utility rates, net metering policies, installation costs, financial incentives, and other info for both consumers who are interested in installing renewable energy systems and for energy justice and clean energy advocates.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Website showing compliance timelines for various versions of the ENERGY STAR Single-Family New Home program requirements with links to national program requirements documents and checklists.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA
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Website containing useful resources regarding central heat pump water heater systems.
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NEEA
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Webpage outlining how to optimize the installations and performance of mini-split heat pump systems. As well, it discusses a set of design considerations for multi-level homes, low load homes, and heat distribution to rooms without a heat source.
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ENERGY STAR,
EPA
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Description
Webpage describing the functionality and benefits of switching to Air Source Heat Pumps, as well as linking to sets of products, rebates, most efficient ASHPs, and providing consumer aid for purchasing an ASHP.
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CEE
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Website for CEE, the US and Canadian consortium of natural gas and electric efficiency program administrators.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.