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Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).

Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).
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No Class I Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Exterior Walls in Warm-Humid Climates

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Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load

Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load
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Pier foundations, hurricane strapping, borate- and pressure-treated lumber, and high-density spray foam insulation help protect this New Orleans home from costal flooding and storms (Source: Green Coast Enterprises).

Pier foundations, hurricane strapping, borate- and pressure-treated lumber, and high-density spray foam insulation help protect this New Orleans home from costal flooding and storms (Source: Green Coast Enterprises).
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Portable gasoline-powered generators like this one can power smaller emergency cooling and refrigeration loads

Portable gasoline-powered generators like this one can power smaller emergency cooling and refrigeration loads
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Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home

Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home
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Right – A dimpled-plastic rain mat was attached to the exterior below-ground walls to help minimize frost damage in cold climates.

Right – A dimpled-plastic rain mat was attached to the exterior below-ground walls to help minimize frost damage in cold climates.
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Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.

Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.
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Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.

Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.
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Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.

Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.
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Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.

Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.
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Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.

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.

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.

Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.
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Right – This modular home is constructed in a factory where climate and ergonomic conditions can be carefully controlled.

Right – This modular home is constructed in a factory where climate and ergonomic conditions can be carefully controlled.
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Solar Arrays

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Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry Climates

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Low-Load Space-Conditioning Needs Assessment

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Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location

Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution
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The frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events have increased every decade since the 1960s

The frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events have increased every decade since the 1960s
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The Lighting Facts label helps consumers select light bulbs based on brightness, energy cost, lifetime, color, and energy use.

The Lighting Facts label helps consumers select light bulbs based on brightness, energy cost, lifetime, color, and energy use.