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How to Cut Your Heating & Electric Bill and Carbon Footprint to Zero, by Someone Who Has Done It

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How to Size and Select a Ductless Heat Pump for Displacement Applications

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In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.

In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.
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In this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are located behind the hinged front panel

In this ductless heat pump model, the air filters are located behind the hinged front panel
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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
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Interior Air Barrier

Interior Air Barrier
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Karuna Passive House Air-To-Water Heat Pump

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Karuna Passive House Domestic Hot Water System

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Madrona Passive House | CO2 Fired Heat Pump

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, rigid mineral wool, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity

Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, rigid mineral wool, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity
Case Study:

Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (1)

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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (2)

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Minisplit heat pumps have one or more louvers, usually at the bottom of the unit, that open to direct air flow when the unit is in operation

Minisplit heat pumps have one or more louvers, usually at the bottom of the unit, that open to direct air flow when the unit is in operation
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Missing flashing around windows can allow water to get into the wall causing extensive damage to wall materials.

Missing flashing around windows can allow water to get into the wall causing extensive damage to wall materials.
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Most ductless heat pumps have a hinged front panel that lifts out and up for access to the air filters

Most ductless heat pumps have a hinged front panel that lifts out and up for access to the air filters
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Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.

Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.
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New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.

New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.
Case Study:

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: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders