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GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House Prototype

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GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

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Habitat for Humanity Cold Climate High R-Value Prototype, Westford, Massachusetts

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Habitat for Humanity High R-Value Prototype

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Heat pump water heater condensate can be addressed through factory fittings (left) or after market fittings (center), and then routing the condensate to a drain.

Heat pump water heater condensate can be addressed through factory fittings (left) or after market fittings (center), and then routing the condensate to a drain.
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Heat pump water heater is installed in the interior closet of a multifamily dwelling unit

Heat pump water heater is installed in the interior closet of a multifamily dwelling unit
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Heat Pump Water Heaters - Energy Star Homes

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Heat Pump Water Heaters (1)

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Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend

Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend
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Heat pump water heaters should be seismically braced around the tank portion and not the water heater portion (left) but padding is okay if close to a wall (right).

Heat pump water heaters should be seismically braced around the tank portion and not the water heater portion (left) but padding is okay if close to a wall (right).
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Heat Pump Water Heating System: Jackson Apartments, Seattle WA

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Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances

Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances
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High Performance All-Electric Home Design and Construction for Cold Climates

High Performance All-Electric Home Design and Construction for Cold Climates
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High Performance Builder Spotlight: LifeStyle Homes

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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam

High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam
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Hold the return grille with one hand while unlatching with the other so you can safely lower the grille.

Hold the return grille with one hand while unlatching with the other so you can safely lower the grille.
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Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Ventilation

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Hot water for the home’s radiant floor heating system comes from roof-mounted solar thermal panels and an air-to-water heat pump provide.

Hot water for the home’s radiant floor heating system comes from roof-mounted solar thermal panels and an air-to-water heat pump provide.
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Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass

Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass
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Hot water recirculation loop runs through an insulated pipe under the home’s concrete slab.

Hot water recirculation loop runs through an insulated pipe under the home’s concrete slab.
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How To Check and Set Water Heater Temperature

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How to Operate your Wood Stove More Efficiently

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If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed

If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed