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A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler

A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler
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A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed

A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed
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A tree of main vents is installed on top of drip piping

A tree of main vents is installed on top of drip piping
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A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location

A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
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Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)

Air flow is produced when central HVAC fan is energized (set thermostat to “fan”)
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All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel

All of the exhaust fans are wired to one labeled switch at the electrical panel
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An elevator shaft vent with a motorized damper in a multistory multifamily building provides smoke and hot gas control in an elevator shaft during fire events; during normal operation the damper remains closed to reduce energy loss.

An elevator shaft vent with a motorized damper in a multistory multifamily building provides smoke and hot gas control in an elevator shaft during fire events; during normal operation the damper remains closed to reduce energy loss.
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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

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Building America Case Study: Simplified Air Distribution, Desuperheaters, and Sub-Slab Geothermal Heat Exchangers

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Building America Case Study: Standard- Versus High-Velocity Air Distribution in High-Performance Townhomes

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

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Building Science Education 4.9: Controls

Controls
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Continuously-operating ventilation & exhaust fans include readily accessible override controls

Continuously-operating ventilation & exhaust fans include readily accessible override controls
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Cool air flow is produced when the cooling cycle is energized (set thermostat to “cool”)

Cool air flow is produced when the cooling cycle is energized (set thermostat to “cool”)
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Cooling setting adjustments on a refrigerator allow the unit to be tuned to meet the target temperature for energy efficiency

Cooling setting adjustments on a refrigerator allow the unit to be tuned to meet the target temperature for energy efficiency
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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor

Ductless heat pump’s digitally controlled inverter compressor
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Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.

Ductless indoor units like this one are controlled individually by handheld remote controllers.
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Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes
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Electrical service panel

Electrical service panel
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Electrical service panel with dedicated breaker for future PV system

Electrical service panel with dedicated breaker for future PV system
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Example of a home computer station where an advanced power strip might be used with a computer, monitor, and speakers

Example of a home computer station where an advanced power strip might be used with a computer, monitor, and speakers
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Example of an entertainment center where an advanced power strip might be used to control a DVD, game console, and speakers

Example of an entertainment center where an advanced power strip might be used to control a DVD, game console, and speakers