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New Whole-House Case Study: Transformations, Inc. Net Zero Energy Communities, Devens, Easthampton, Townsend, Massachusetts

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North Carolina

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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: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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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: Northern Texas Builds Its First Zero Energy Home

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Ravenwood Homes and Energy Smart Home Plans, Inc., Cape Coral, Florida

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: The Performance House: A Cold Climate Challenge Home, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes Initial Performance of Two Zero Energy Homes, Gainesville, Florida

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New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.

New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.
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No gasket at filter location

No gasket at filter location
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No insulation at window header

No insulation at window header
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Non expanding spray foam is used to fill the rough openings around windows.

Non expanding spray foam is used to fill the rough openings around windows.
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On some ductless heat pumps, the filter is located on top of the indoor unit and is held in place with magnets

On some ductless heat pumps, the filter is located on top of the indoor unit and is held in place with magnets
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On this ductless heat pump model, lift up the air filters located on top of the air handler unit to disconnect them from the magnets holding them in place to remove the filters for cleaning

On this ductless heat pump model, lift up the air filters located on top of the air handler unit to disconnect them from the magnets holding them in place to remove the filters for cleaning
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On this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are lifted up and slid out of their tracks for cleaning

On this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are lifted up and slid out of their tracks for cleaning
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On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on the intake of the air duct of the water heater

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on the intake of the air duct of the water heater
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On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on top of the water heater

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located in a slot on top of the water heater
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On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located on top of the water heater

On this heat pump water heater, the air filter is located on top of the water heater
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Once window trim is removed around window, any fibrous insulation is removed and the opening is brushed before installing canned foam or backer rod and caulk to air seal the rough openings

Once window trim is removed around window, any fibrous insulation is removed and the opening is brushed before installing canned foam or backer rod and caulk to air seal the rough openings
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Operable windows can provide fresh air to a multifamily building but each unit should also have it’s own fresh air intakes and exhaust vents

Operable windows can provide fresh air to a multifamily building but each unit should also have it’s own fresh air intakes and exhaust vents