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A complete list of building science and construction terms. Many entries have illustrations provided and all are cross-referenced with other documents in the database. We have also added some common abbreviations that appear in our documents.
 EFL
abbr. Environments for Living
The Environments For Living program is an initiative of Masco Home Services, Inc., a Masco company. The program was launched in 2001, in response to a growing need for professional services to support regional and national hom ...
 EGUSA
Energy Gauge USA software (FSECs residential front-end user interface for DOE2.1E simulation tool)
 EIFS
abbr. external insulation finishing system
See External Insulation Finishing System.
 EPA
abbr. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA develops and enforces regulations, gives grans, studies environmental issues, sponsors partnerships, teaches people about the environment, and publishes information.
See www.epa.gov
 EPS
abbr. expanded polystyrene insulation
A common insulation (see expanded polystyrene insulation).
 ERV
abbr. Energy Recovery Ventilator or Enthalpy Recovery Ventilator
 FSEC
abbr. Florida Solar Energy Center
FSEC's mission is to research and develop energy technologies that enhance Florida's and the nation's economy and environment and to educate the public, students and practitioners on the results of the research.
See www.fs ...
 HERS
abbr. Home Energy Rating System
Developed by RESNET.
 HPL
abbr. high-performance lighting
 HRV
abbr. Heat Recovery Ventilator
by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/15
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