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FEMA
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Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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JLC
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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ICC
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2021 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE report characterizing market and technical barriers impeding broader utilization of fault detection technology for residential HVAC energy efficiency applications.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Webpage describing the home certification organization, RESNET and its requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format as well as the scope, information verifiers, and partners of the program.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Fact sheet describing the home certification program CHEERS and its requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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USGS
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Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
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NEEA
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Specification sheet for residential, commercial, multifamily, and industrial water heaters and heating systems.
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NEEA
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Specifications for water heating systems designed to advance higher performing electric and gas heat pump water heaters.
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Ecotope,
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Presentation report detailing Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) interaction with space conditioning systems in real-life test scenarios that explains some of the problems arising from these interaction and information that can be used to make the system more efficient.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.
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USDHS
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Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.
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Energy Texas
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Blog article discussing pros and cons of attic ventilation fans.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
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Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...
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ANSI,
FGIA,
AAMA,
WDMA,
CSA
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Standard/specification establishing requirements for fenestration products to be referenced by model codes.
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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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University of Tennessee
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Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.
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Home Inspector Potomac
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Article describing water leak detection and modes of testing (video camera inspection, hydrostatic pressure, electronic listening, isolation, and digital testing).
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Garden City Harvest
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Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
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Pima County Public Library
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Web article describing the evolution of evaporative coolers, water usage of evaporative coolers, and links to information on selecting an evaporative cooler.
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DOE
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Article describing how evaporative coolers work and how to maintain them.
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Town of Marana AZ
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Website regarding the town of Marana's services and departments.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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City of Portland,
State of Oregon
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Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.
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FEMA
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Article discussing fire safety for high-rise buildings.
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AC Comfort
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Website containing commercial information related to air conditioning and heating.
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EPA,
WaterSense
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Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Web page describing essential guidelines and recommendations for optimal installation of ductless heat pumps in cold climates, ensuring maximum heating performance and long-term satisfaction for homeowners, supported by research-backed insights and detailed resources.
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Webpage describing how to improve a variable capacity heat pump's efficiency by not programming a deep setback on the thermostat.
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RW Beckett Corporation
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Webpage that gives an introduction to PSC motors and their operation.
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DOE
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A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.
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FEMA
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Website describing and providing a map showing the tsunami risk index for the United States, which home owners and builders can use to determine the tsunami risk of their location.
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This Old House
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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Zero Energy Project
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Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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ENERGY STAR
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Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.
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DWR
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Website providing information to the public about preparing for floods and floods related to fires.
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Williams College
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Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.
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City of Mercer Island
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Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
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UFEI,
Cal Poly
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Website tool that can search for trees by name or characteristics and retrieve data describing tree attributes including site preferences and general characteristics and considerations.
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
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ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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USGS
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Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
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BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
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Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.