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Right – The builder provided adequate wall space for the solar inverter next to the home’s electric panels.
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Right – The home’s energy management system is installed in a utility closet next to the tankless water heater.
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Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.
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Right – The solar system production is tracked next to the home’s electrical meter.
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Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.
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Right – This net zero energy home has an electric vehicle charging station in the carport.
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Right – Walls, windows, and wiring are installed in the factory for these modular homes, which are installed at the site on basement foundations made of insulated concrete wall panels.
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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Solar electric panels provide electricity for the home and an electric car charging station.
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The ability to choose a light color range allows one to customize the lighting of any space
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This home is equipped with two electric vehicle chargers conveniently located in the garage.
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To minimize air leakage through electrical boxes, the boxes were either wrapped with fire-resistant putty (required at fire-rated walls) or wire penetrations were foamed and the boxes were caulked to the drywall.
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Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.
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When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.
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Wrong - Hole around electrical box is cut too large; gap needs to be air-sealed.
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Wrong - HVAC duct and flue are too close to wall and will be difficult to properly air seal and insulate around when ceiling is installed.
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Wrong - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.
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Wrong - This is a poorly sealed chase with no solid air barriers along the sides of the chase and no caulk around the electrical wires installed through the ceiling of the chase.
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Wrong - Wiring holes are not sealed and possible missing flashing around windows is allowing water into walls and causing paint to peel.
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Wrong – Check and seal all rodent entry points, electrical, plumbing, and vents; hardware cloth is better than foam, which rodents can chew through
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
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Wrong: Electrical components were installed near ground level and are likely to be flood damaged.