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Building America Research Benchmark Definition: Updated December 2009, R. Hendron, C. Engebrecht
Building America Research Benchmark Definition: Updated December 2009, R. Hendron, C. Engebrecht
Publications (SD)
To track progress toward aggressive multi-year, whole-house energy savings goals of 40%–70% and on-site power production of up to 30%, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Residential Buildings Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed the Building America (BA) Research Benchmark in consultation with the Building America industry teams. The Benchmark is generally consistent with mid-1990s standard practice, as reflected in the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Technical Guidelines (RESNET 2002), with additional definitions that allow the analyst to evaluate all residential end uses, an extension of the traditional HERS rating approach that focuses on space conditioning and …
New American Home 2010: Las Vegas, Nevada, Building Technologies Program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
New American Home 2010: Las Vegas, Nevada, Building Technologies Program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publications (SD)
This brochure details the New American Home 2010, which demonstrates the use of innovative building materials, cutting-edge design, and the latest construction techniques.
City Of Las Vegas Green Building Program, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
City Of Las Vegas Green Building Program, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
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Tips For Going Green, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Tips For Going Green, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
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Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Southern Nevada Guide: Tree Selection And Care, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
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Trees for Tomorrow was created to educate Southern Nevada residents on the benefits of trees and to help homeowners choose the right trees for their landscape setting. The goal of this booklet is to help homeowners successfully select and establish trees. This Centennial edition recognizes the 100-year celebration of the founding of the City of Las Vegas.
Planting trees is a necessary adaptation to human settlement in arid environments. A strong, healthy community forest is built tree by tree, home by home. Tree canopies help to reduce energy demands, reduce water demands, reduce local air temperatures, reduce air pollution, provide …