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This manual dimmer switch controls the lighting output of multiple fixtures to save energy.

This manual dimmer switch controls the lighting output of multiple fixtures to save energy.
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This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.

This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.
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Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling

Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling
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Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps

Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps
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Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout

Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout
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Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.

Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.
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Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.

Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.
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Wrong – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture

Wrong – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture
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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.

Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
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Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.

Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
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Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.