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Marketing to a Changed Market

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Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.

Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.
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Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments

Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments
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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (1)

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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps (2)

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Monitoring locations for filter performance measurement (left) and example of consumer monitor for installation within ducts both upstream and downstream of the filter (right).

Monitoring locations for filter performance measurement (left) and example of consumer monitor for installation within ducts both upstream and downstream of the filter (right).
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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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Move the dryer to access the dryer exhaust vent

Move the dryer to access the dryer exhaust vent
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Moving toward Zero Energy Homes: Zero Energy Home Powers Up in North Texas

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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature

National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature
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National HVAC Design Report - Cooling Equipment Selection (Version 3 / 3.1 (Rev. 09))

National HVAC Design Report - Cooling Equipment Selection (Version 3 / 3.1 (Rev. 09))
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Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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New House Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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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: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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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: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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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

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, Georgia