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Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product

Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product
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Retrofit existing lighting with CFLs in table lamps

Retrofit existing lighting with CFLs in table lamps
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Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate

Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate
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Right - Retrofit existing recessed lighting with LEDs.

Right - Retrofit existing recessed lighting with LEDs.
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Right – A continuous ridge vent will be installed along the peak of this roof.

Right – A continuous ridge vent will be installed along the peak of this roof.
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Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.

Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.
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Right – A radon pipe provides a path for radon to vent to the roof rather than seeping into the home.

Right – A radon pipe provides a path for radon to vent to the roof rather than seeping into the home.
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Right – Baffles are foamed in place between the roof joists of the vented, vaulted attic to direct air from the soffit vents up to the ridge vent.

Right – Baffles are foamed in place between the roof joists of the vented, vaulted attic to direct air from the soffit vents up to the ridge vent.
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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 – Raised heel trusses allow room for insulation over the exterior wall top plates, while baffles direct ventilation air to flow above the insulation from the soffit vents to the ridge vents.

Right – Raised heel trusses allow room for insulation over the exterior wall top plates, while baffles direct ventilation air to flow above the insulation from the soffit vents to the ridge vents.
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Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting

Select dimmers that are fully compatible with installed lighting
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Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.

Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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The ability to choose a light color range allows one to customize the lighting of any space

The ability to choose a light color range allows one to customize the lighting of any space
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The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure

The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure
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The Future of Housing with Certainty and What it Means to High Performance

The Future of Housing with Certainty and What it Means to High Performance
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The grooves and ridges within flexible ducts can collect dust and dirt

The grooves and ridges within flexible ducts can collect dust and dirt
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This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator to supply air to the corridor and exhaust air from the elevator shaft of a multifamily building

This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator to supply air to the corridor and exhaust air from the elevator shaft of a multifamily building
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This home was designed with continuous roof vents and few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and rain

This home was designed with continuous roof vents and very few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and wind-driven rain.
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This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)

This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)
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This solar powered attic fan runs when the sun is shining and does not draw any power from the home’s electrical system

This solar powered attic fan runs when the sun is shining and does not draw any power from the home’s electrical system
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Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow

Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
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Vented crawl space with concrete walls and insulated ceiling

Vented crawl space with concrete walls and insulated ceiling
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Vented crawl space with insulation in the ceiling

Vented crawl space with insulation in the ceiling