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Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.

Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.
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Right – Caulk seals around the pipes in the concrete.

Right – Caulk seals around the pipes in the concrete.
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Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.

Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.
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Right – PEX piping speeds hot water directly from the water heater to faucets through the attic in this slab-on-grade home.

Right – PEX piping speeds hot water directly from the water heater to faucets through the attic in this slab-on-grade home.
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Right – Plumbing diagram showing locations for recirculation pump sensors.

Right – Plumbing diagram showing locations for recirculation pump sensors.
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Right – Plumbing pipes have flanges that are sealed to the wall with caulk to prevent pest entry

Right – Plumbing pipes have flanges that are sealed to the wall with caulk to prevent pest entry
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Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.

Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.
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Right – Spray foam is used to carefully seal behind plumbing that was installed in an exterior wall.

Right – Spray foam is used to carefully seal behind plumbing that was installed in an exterior wall.
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Right – Spray foam is used to seal around PEX plumbing pipes.

Right – Spray foam is used to seal around PEX plumbing pipes.
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Right – Tape and spray foam are used to air seal around pipes that extend through exterior walls.

Right – Tape and spray foam are used to air seal around pipes that extend through exterior walls.
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Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.

Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.
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Right – The holes for plumbing are neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.

Right – The holes for plumbing are neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
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Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.

Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.
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Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.

Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.
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Right – The solar system production is tracked next to the home’s electrical meter.

Right – The solar system production is tracked next to the home’s electrical meter.
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Right – These neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with caulk and foam.

Right – These neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with caulk and foam.
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Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.

Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
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Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.

Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.
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Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.

Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.
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Right: dedicated tank connections for HPWH inlet and outlet provide hydraulic separation

Right: dedicated tank connections for HPWH inlet and outlet provide hydraulic separation
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Right: Maintenance valves are installed at the inlet and outlet of this central heat pump water heater

Right: Maintenance valves are installed at the inlet and outlet of this central heat pump water heater
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Right: These central heat pump water heater storage tanks are plumbed in series

Right: These central heat pump water heater storage tanks are plumbed in series
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SAE J-1772 and NACS J-3400 are the two most common charging port styles for electric vehicles.

SAE J-1772 and NACS J-3400 are the two most common charging port styles for electric vehicles.
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Seal plumbing holes in rim joist with caulk

Seal plumbing holes in rim joist with caulk