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Energy Auditor - Single Family 2.0: Attic Ventilation

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Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Header Hangers in Bearing Walls, Code Notes Article 126

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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.

Makeup Air for Range Hoods

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If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be pulling air down your chimney or water-heater flue.

ETW: Building Profile: New - Albuquerque New Mexico

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Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations 1

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Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.

Commercial HPWH Qualified Products List

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List of multifamily commercial heat pump water heater products that meet the NEEA Advanced Water Heating Specification Requirements.

Measure Guideline: Optimizing the Configuration of Flexible Duct Junction Boxes

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Report describing recommendations for optimizing flexible duct, constant-volume HVAC systems using junction boxes.

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program

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Website providing information about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of approximately 35,000 homes every year.

A Homeowner's Guide to Window Air Conditioner Installation for Efficiency and Comfort

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Case study providing homeowners guidance on installing window air conditioners.

Building Materials Property Table, Info-500

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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.

Air Barriers - Tub, Shower and Fireplace Enclosures, Info-407

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Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.

NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

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NFPA standard for design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud Walls

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Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.

Air Barriers - Airtight Drywall Approach, Info-401

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Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.

Air Sealing That Works

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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.

Be Prepared For Extreme Heat, FEMA V-1004

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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

Studies in the Assessment of Vegetation Impact in the Urban Context

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Paper describing case studies on urban vegetation and greenways and their impacts on city climate and building performance.

High-Efficiency Window Air Conditioners

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Factsheet profiling a simple modification that can be made to window air-conditioners to improve their energy efficiency.

Electric Vehicle Charging for Residential and Commercial Energy Codes

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Report describing market trends for electric vehicles and summarizing energy codes and standards in the United States related to electric vehicles.

Mastering Roof Inspections: Flashing, Part 2

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Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.

Building America Performance Analysis Procedures for Existing Homes

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Report provides a proposed set of guidelines for estimating the energy savings achieved by a package of retrofits or an extensive rehabilitation of an existing home.

Expert Meeting: Recommended Approaches to Humidity Control in High Performance Homes

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Expert meeting report recommending approaches to humidity control in high performance homes.

Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather

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Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.

Sizing a New Water Heater

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A website providing information on how to properly size a water heater based on tank size, volume, peak hour demand and other factors.

Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX)

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Document about testing software predictions of retrofit energy savings in existing homes.

Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and AC Equipment Efficiency, Info-607

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Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.

Results of Laboratory Testing of Advanced Power Strips

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Report summarizing the results of laboratory testing of 20 advanced power strip products.

Thermal Impact of Fasteners in High-Performance Wood-Framed Walls

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Research study investigating the thermal efficiency of fasteners, namely drywall screws and siding nails, in high-performance wood-framed walls.

Building America Research Benchmark Definition - Updated December 19, 2008

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Document describing the Building America research benchmark for the residential building program.

Burn Wise

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The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.