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Searchable database of wall cladding and coating products that have undergone solar reflectance and thermal emittance testing.
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Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Online database with efficiency information about residential HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Video from Advanced Materials Lecture Series on polymer technologies being developed for reflecting solar radiation in hot climates.
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Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.
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Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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Searchable database of over 3,000 roofing products that have undergone solar reflectance and thermal emittance testing.
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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FSEC article looking into the percieved effectiveness of ceiling fans.
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Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.
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Spreadsheet tool that computes solar reflectance index (SRI) and roof surface temperature based on solar reflectance and thermal emittance using ASTM standard E 1980.
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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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Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.
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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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Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.
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Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.
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Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
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Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
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Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.
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Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Program criteria for central air conditioner and heat pump equipment.