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For homes built in high probability flood zones, move all possible plumbing equipment above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), shown here as “Flood Protection Level;” equipment that cannot be moved should be watertight to resist floodwater

For homes built in high probability flood zones, move all possible plumbing equipment above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), shown here as “Flood Protection Level;” equipment that cannot be moved should be watertight to resist floodwater
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Frame, insulate, and air seal the walls of the skylight shaft as you would an exterior wall

Frame, insulate, and air seal the walls of the skylight shaft as you would an exterior wall
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Getting prepared before a power outage

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Home performance program labels are displayed on the electric panel showing the certifications this home has receivied, including ENERGY STAR Certified Home, the EPA Indoor airPLUS, and the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score.

Home performance program labels are displayed on the electric panel showing the certifications this home has receivied, including ENERGY STAR Certified Home, the EPA Indoor airPLUS, and the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score.
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How to air seal attic electrical boxes – Rule Your Attic! With ENERGY STAR

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How to Replace Recessed Lighting with LED

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Install a dedicated 70-amp dual-pole circuit breaker near the location determined for the inverters for the PV system.

Install a dedicated 70-amp dual-pole circuit breaker near the location determined for the inverters for the PV system.
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.

Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Kicking Gas! Going All-Electric for the Health of Your Family and the Earth

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Light Tubes

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Light tubes are installed in hallways and closets to bring natural daylight into the home, even in areas that do not have direct windows.

Light tubes are installed in hallways and closets to bring natural daylight into the home, even in areas that do not have direct windows.
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Lighting choices

Lighting choices
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Lithium-ion batteries charged by the solar photovoltaic panels provide 200 amperes of standby electricity to critical circuits in case of power failure due to severe weather conditions.

Lithium-ion batteries charged by the solar photovoltaic panels provide 200 amperes of standby electricity to critical circuits in case of power failure due to severe weather conditions.
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Madrona Passive House | Solar PV Array

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Mineral wool batts are precisely cut to fit around electrical boxes in the wall cavities, preventing cold spots in walls.

Mineral wool batts are precisely cut to fit around electrical boxes in the wall cavities, preventing cold spots in walls.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Attention to Detail in High-Performance Homes 2012, Heritage Buildings, Leland NC

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.

Recommended installation techniques for electrical and plumbing lines and other utility components in homes built on piers above the base flood elevation.
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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 - Electrical box in exterior wall is completely sealed with liquid flashing.

Right - Electrical box in exterior wall is completely sealed with liquid flashing.