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High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Case study describing a builder in Texas that met the stringent requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy's Builders Challenge on over 779 homes in 2010.

High Performance Builder Spotlight: ReVISION Home, Las Vegas, Nevada

Author(s)
Theresa Gilbride
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing a 1963 mid-century modern home in Las Vegas that got an energy-efficiency overhaul, improving performance from a HERS score of 123 to 44, or net-zero when the 4.8 kW of photovoltaic panels are added.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

Author(s)
Gas Technology Institute,
University of Minnesota
Organization(s)
NSTAR,
PARR,
NorthernSTAR
Publication Date
Case study describing a method for evaluating safe installation and operation of combustion appliances in homes undergoing energy efficiency upgrades where indoor air is used for combustion and venting.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.