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Riprap is placed on a hillside to stabilize the ground and reduce erosion

Riprap is placed on a hillside to stabilize the ground and reduce erosion
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space and Water Heating Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Boiler Control Replacement for Hydronically Heated Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Hydronic Systems: Designing for Setback Operation

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast, Devens and Easthampton, Massachusetts

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Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings

Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings
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The green-lit panel next to the fan and light switches is an indoor air quality sensor that will automatically turn on the exhaust fan if it detects a rise in humidity or indoor air pollutants.

The green-lit panel next to the fan and light switches is an indoor air quality sensor that will automatically turn on the exhaust fan if it detects a rise in humidity or indoor air pollutants.
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The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer

The ventilation control is clearly labeled by the installer
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The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button

The ventilation controller is next to the thermostat and has a manual override button
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Thermostatic radiator valve operation

Thermostatic radiator valve operation
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Thermostatic radiator valve schematic

Thermostatic radiator valve schematic
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This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour

This bath exhaust fan ventilation control can be set by the HVAC technician for continuous operation, delayed shut off, or a set amount of minutes each hour
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This damper located at the top of a stairwell in a multistory building is automatically kept closed to reduce energy loss; it automatically opens during a smoke event.

This damper located at the top of a stairwell in a multistory building is automatically kept closed to reduce energy loss; it automatically opens during a smoke event.
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This home’s balanced fresh air system includes a filtered fresh air intake that is wired to the central HVAC system with timer controls while exhaust fans in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room pull stale and moist air from the home.

This home’s balanced fresh air system includes a filtered fresh air intake that is wired to the central HVAC system with timer controls while exhaust fans in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room pull stale and moist air from the home.
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This multistory stairwell has an automatic damper that is integrated with the engineered smoke control system.

This multistory stairwell has an automatic damper that is integrated with the engineered smoke control system.
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Three-zone ductless mini-split system consisting of two wall-mounted and one ceiling-mounted indoor ductless units and one outdoor unit

Three-zone ductless mini-split system consisting of two wall-mounted and one ceiling-mounted indoor ductless units and one outdoor unit
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Three-zone mini-split system consisting of one wall-mounted ductless unit, one ceiling-mounted ductless unit, and one ducted indoor unit, all connected to one outdoor unit

Three-zone mini-split system consisting of one wall-mounted ductless unit, one ceiling-mounted ductless unit, and one ducted indoor unit, all connected to one outdoor unit
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Tier 1, Master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strip

Tier 1, Master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strip
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Ventilation control is not obvious

Ventilation control is not obvious
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Ventilation control is not obvious

Ventilation control is not obvious
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WPPI GreenMax-Chambers Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring Summary

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Wrong - Home owner has ignored HVAC system warning to replace air filter.

Wrong - Home owner has ignored HVAC system warning to replace air filter.
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Wrong - Home owner has ignored system alerts on smart thermostat.

Wrong - Home owner has ignored system alerts on smart thermostat.