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Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood

Measure the air flow of an exhaust fan with a flow hood
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Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane

Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
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Murphy Brothers installed a 4.5-kW photovoltaic system using solar electric shingles that integrate into the roof for a lower profile than raised panels on the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home.

Murphy Brothers installed a 4.5-kW photovoltaic system using solar electric shingles that integrate into the roof for a lower profile than raised panels on the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home.
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Mushroom-shaped rooftop exhaust fans provide powered central exhaust ventilation for this high-rise commercial building

Mushroom-shaped rooftop exhaust fans provide powered central exhaust ventilation for this high-rise commercial building
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Net Zero Energy and Battery Storage in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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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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Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor

Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor
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Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access

Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access
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Permanent options for keeping sun off windows to minimize solar heat gain include permanent overhangs and awnings, frames, and louvers.

Permanent options for keeping sun off windows to minimize solar heat gain include permanent overhangs and awnings, frames, and louvers.
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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.

Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.
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Plumbing riser detail

Plumbing riser detail
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Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems

Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems
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Power production from the Integrated solar shingles helps cut electric bills to $71 a month for this home in North Carolina.

Power production from the Integrated solar shingles helps cut electric bills to $71 a month for this home in North Carolina.
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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PSC Motor

PSC Motor
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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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PV is installed on all available south-facing roof surfaces.

PV is installed on all available south-facing roof surfaces.
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PV module installation

PV module installation
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PV panels provide shade while producing power over this 5-story multifamily project in San Francisco.

PV panels provide shade while producing power over this 5-story multifamily project in San Francisco.