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ENERGY STAR article on finding a refrigerator or freezer recycling program.

A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.

Presentation describing how to make a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for air cleaning.

ENERGY STAR clothes washers key product criteria eligibility and energy performance metrics.

A one-page fact sheet outlining the purpose of an earthquake valve and how the valve can stop gas from flowing into a residence or building.

Guide describing refrigeration leaks, including common leak points, how to fix them, and how to prevent them.

Safety brochure from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) describing the dangers to children of furniture tipping over if it is not securely anchored.

Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.

Website providing consumer tips for using natural gas safely in the home, including guidance on cooking, fireplaces, ventilation, pilot lights, piping, etc.

ENERGY STAR criteria that requires clothes dryers meet this set of efficiency and cycle time requirements using eligibility and energy performance metrics.

Website describing the RELi rating system and leadership standard that takes a holistic approach to resilient design.

A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2012 Publication.

Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2015 publication.

Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes in 2020

Factsheet with information on energy efficient pool pumps.

Information sheet summarizing inspection and testing of combustion appliances taught during the 2006 Florida whole-house weatherization training as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hot Climate Initiative.

Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.

Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.

Report with updated energy consumption data for 28 residential & commercial miscellaneous electric loads (MELs), including projections to 2040.

Webpage for the CEC’s Modern Appliance Efficiency Database System

List of appliance brands and models, showing their performance and efficiency as tested by the appropriate standard.

Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

EPA's market report about residential clothes dryers.

A basic guide walking through the various types of valves useful in mitigating the effects of earthquakes and other seismic events on natural gas pipelines for residential use.

2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances through performance requirements.