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Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
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Circuit sharing can be applied in a 4:1 ratio to maximize the number of EV charging stations installed at a property.

Circuit sharing can be applied in a 4:1 ratio to maximize the number of EV charging stations installed at a property.
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Circuit sharing is a strategy to share loads between EV chargers; in this example, a 2:1 ratio offers 20 amps to each charger from the same 40-amp circuit.

Circuit sharing is a strategy to share loads between EV chargers; in this example, a 2:1 ratio offers 20 amps to each charger from the same 40-amp circuit.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall

Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 11 - Electrical

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 2 - Indoor Unit

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Complete balance of system board

Complete balance of system board
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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing

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Conceptual 2 foot module house drawing
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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing

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Conceptual 3D advanced framing drawing
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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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Conduit termination

Conduit termination
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Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.
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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.
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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place

Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.
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Different types of ICF blocks

Different types of ICF blocks
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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Preferred Builders, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZ