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PNNL
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Case study describing a package of energy efficiency measures being put to the test by retro fitting a previously vacant home.
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PNNL
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Case study describing techniques and options one has when trying to air seal a flue or chimney shaft.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.
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PNNL
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Case study describing how to air seal and insulate fireplace enclosures in order to limit the large amount of air leakage that their presence can bring and obscure from view.
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PNNL
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Case study describing how to inspect and air seal around duct boots and chases in order to limit air leakage in a home.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the best methods for mitigating the energy loss in older recessed lights.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the benefits of installing a radiant barrier in the attic as well as varying options and guidelines for doing so.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with house wrap over OSB or plywood sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the importance of proper flashing on a home with rigid foam insulation sheathing, as well as the steps for installing flashing and diverters.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the techniques involved with insulating and air sealing tub space prior to installation in order to prevent drafts and moisture escaping.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the proper techniques and steps in insulating and air sealing a cantilevered floor, as well as the consequences for failing to do so properly.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the options and techniques one should consider when trying to insulate attic knee walls in order to reduce air leakage.
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PNNL
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Case study describing benefits of and steps involved with insulating a hot water heater.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the steps involved and subsequent benefits of insulating plumbing pipes in a home.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the an improved eave design for hurricane - prone areas and how to prepare it.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit that assessed the home's performance and identified several energy savings opportunities.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a deep energy retrofit that assessed a pre-fabricated home's performance and identified several energy savings opportunities.
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PNNL
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Case study describing retrofit upgrades to a 1970's home, that not only improved occupant comfort levels, but reduced the estimated energy bill by 40%
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DOE,
U.S. Department of Energy,
PNNL
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 36 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 36 without PV and an ERI of 4 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 47 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that achieved an ERI of 37 without PV and an ERI of -36 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 30 without PV and an ERI of -9 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the very cold climate that achieved an ERI of 36 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description: Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 30 without PV and an ERI of -20 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description: Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 50 without PV and an ERI of 39 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 44 without PV and an ERI of 15 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 44 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 53 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-dry climate that achieved an ERI of 39 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 43 without PV and an ERI of -2 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that achieved an ERI of 42 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 33 without PV and an ERI of 10 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the hot-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 49 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 44 without PV and an ERI of 2 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 37 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved an ERI of 54 without PV and an ERI of -24 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that achieved an ERI of 49 without PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in the marine climate that achieved an ERI of 33 without PV and an ERI of -24 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the cold climate that achieved an ERI of 41 without PV and an ERI of -1 with PV.
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PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2024 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that achieved an ERI of 41 without PV and an ERI of -1 with PV.
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PNNL
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Case study describing David Weekley Homes, and how by working with Building America and the Building Science Corporation, they been able to build tighter more energy efficient homes and pass the benefits along to customers.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the development of one of the first true zero-energy homes built in the United States and the improvements made on it's design for subsequent projects.
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PNNL
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Case study describing New Tradition Homes and the efficiency of the 94 Production homes they built in the Landover Commons community, which surpass the energy code requirements.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the processes behind the building of the homes making up the Callaway Gardens community, as well as the challenges brought out due to it's proximity to nature and homebuyers not valuing energy efficiency until they've experienced it.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Pulte Homes and their pursuit of the DOE builders challenge, building more than 780 homes that comply to or exceed the energy standards required.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Quadrant Homes, a production home builder, and their implementation of an energy-efficiency package provide allowed home owners to achieve energy savings of 40% Building America benchmark.
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PNNL
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Case study describing Tindall Homes and the energy efficient features they took advantage of when building 20 luxury homes, that subsequently used 40% less energy then code requirements.
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PNNL
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Case study describing how Tom Walsh & Co. became one of the first production home builders to earn a tax credit for new homes while achieve 50% energy savings in 20 homes they constructed.