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LEDs are especially efficient in fixtures that send light in one direction, like track lighting

LEDs are especially efficient in fixtures that send light in one direction, like track lighting
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LEDs cut energy costs by using less watts to produce the same amount of light as other light sources.

LEDs cut energy costs by using less watts to produce the same amount of light as other light sources.
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed

Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Lighting choices

Lighting choices
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Make sure the ground bonding wire is securely fastened to the pump’s bonding lug

Make sure the ground bonding wire is securely fastened to the pump’s bonding lug
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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: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

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Non-ICAT-rated recessed lights waste energy

Non-ICAT-rated recessed lights waste energy
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Photocells sense daylight entering from windows, ambient light from other luminaires, and reflected light bouncing around the room.

Photocells sense daylight entering from windows, ambient light from other luminaires, and reflected light bouncing around the room.
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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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Pool pumps perform many functions in a swimming pool including circulating water through the filtration system and heater, backwashing the filter, operating a chlorinator, providing water for the pool sweeper, etc.

Pool pumps perform many functions in a swimming pool including circulating water through the filtration system and heater, backwashing the filter, operating a chlorinator, providing water for the pool sweeper, etc.
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Recessed can not caulked and sealed

Recessed can not caulked and sealed
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Recycle burned-out light bulbs whenever possible.

Recycle burned-out light bulbs whenever possible.
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Retrofit existing lighting with CFLs in table lamps

Retrofit existing lighting with CFLs in table lamps
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Right - Retrofit existing recessed lighting with LEDs.

Right - Retrofit existing recessed lighting with LEDs.
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Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.

Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.
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Right - Skylights provide natural light while maintaining privacy in a narrow second-story bedroom.

Right - Skylights provide natural light while maintaining privacy in a narrow second-story bedroom.
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Right - Triple-pane windows let in light and views while minimizing heat loss in winter and unwanted solar heat gain in summer.

Right - Triple-pane windows let in light and views while minimizing heat loss in winter and unwanted solar heat gain in summer.
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Right – A solar tube brings natural light into this large walk-in closet.

Right – A solar tube brings natural light into this large walk-in closet.
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Right – Airtight boxes are installed for LED can lights.

Right – Airtight boxes are installed for LED can lights.
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Right – Plumbing diagram showing locations for recirculation pump sensors.

Right – Plumbing diagram showing locations for recirculation pump sensors.
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Right – Smart equipment for homes may include a tablet or touchpad from which the homeowner can control lighting, HVAC, window shades, security, music, and other home automation features.

Right – Smart equipment for homes may include a tablet or touchpad from which the homeowner can control lighting, HVAC, window shades, security, music, and other home automation features.