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Swapping ECM for PSC Fan Motor

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Blog post in Green Building Advisor describing the differences between PSC and ECM motors for HVAC fans.

Sealing Air Barrier Penetrations, Info-405

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Factsheet describing air-sealing.

Dealing with and preventing ice dams

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Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.

Preparing for a Winter Storm

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Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness

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Fact sheet describing how to identify heat-related illness and what actions to take.

Is It Ever Helpful to Use a Powered Attic Ventilator?

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Blog article citing the risks and downsides of attic ventilation fans from a building science perspective.

Gold Seal Certification Listings

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Resource that helps connect consumers with water treatment products that have been tested and certified to industry standards.

Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger for Single-Family and Multifamily Homes

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Document describing guidance on installing electric vehicle chargers at single-family and multifamily homes.

EV Charger Ownership, Management, and Billing

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Document describing electric vehicle charging ownership models and other cost considerations for EV charging

Improving Ventilation in Existing or New Buildings with Central Roof Exhaust

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Fact sheet providing information on how to identify issues and improve performance in central exhaust systems.

Charge at Home

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Webpage describing electric vehicle chargers

Battery Storage for Resilience

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Fact sheet providing information on building-scale and utility-scale battery storage for disaster resistance.

No Headers in Nonbearing Walls - Code Notes, Article 125

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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about headers in nonbearing walls.

What were the “Best Practices” Identified for Residential Charger Installations?

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Report describing the best practices that were observed during installations of electric vehicle chargers for residential homes.

Washington State Energy Code - WSEC

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State building energy code for the State of Washington.

California REACH Codes

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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.

Improving Attic Thermal Performance

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Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

Guide to Insulating Sheathing

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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.

Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings

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State code requiring energy efficiency measures for residential and commercial buildings.

General Solar Thermal Specification

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Brochure on specifications for solar thermal systems.

Ventilating Your Home

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Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

How To Use the EnergyGuide Label To Shop for Home Appliances

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FTC website explaining the usefulness of the EnergyGuide label when shopping for home appliances.

FEMA Bioengineered Shoreline Stabilization

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Document discussing methods to bioengineer stabilization of shorelines using living and non-living plant materials in combination, known as the “Living Shorelines” concept.

Gas Shutoff Devices

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Webpage describing when and how to safely turn off the natural gas to the home during an emergency.

Snow Loads

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Webpage providing information about design snow loads and a free interactive ground snow load mapping tool for the contiguous United States, as well as snow load calculation methods.