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Solar electric panels provide electricity for the home and an electric car charging station.

Solar electric panels provide electricity for the home and an electric car charging station.
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Stabilizing Houses on Permafrost

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing Process

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power Electronics

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

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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 addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects

The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects
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The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.

The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.
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The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) uses this label to indicate certified low-E storm window products.

The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) uses this label to indicate certified low-E storm window products.
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The electrical lines and box on this house were dislocated by hurricane forces.

The electrical lines and box on this house were dislocated by hurricane forces.
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The ENERGY STAR logo indicates products that have been verified to meet energy efficiency and performance criteria.

The ENERGY STAR logo indicates products that have been verified to meet energy efficiency and performance criteria.
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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place
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The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.

The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.
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The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.
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The Permafrost Investigation

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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
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The preferred method for elevating electrical components

The preferred method for elevating electrical components
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The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic

The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic
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These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter

These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter
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These snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.

These snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.
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This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.

This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.
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This home is equipped with two electric vehicle chargers conveniently located in the garage.

This home is equipped with two electric vehicle chargers conveniently located in the garage.
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This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F

This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F
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Tier 1, Master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strip

Tier 1, Master-slave, load-sensing advanced power strip