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Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power Electronics

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Properly Sized and Located Return Air Inlets

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field Assessment

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Measures for Embedded Wood Members in Insulated Mass Masonry Walls

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Air-Return Plenum Retrofit

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Sealed Crawl Space with Integrated Whole-House Ventilation in a Cold Climate

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Selecting Ventilation Systems for Existing Homes

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Steam System Balancing and Tuning for Multifamily Residential Buildings, Chicago, Illinois

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts

Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts
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The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects

The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects
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The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit

The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit
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The flush cut method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall allows the plywood sheathing to be attached directly to both the cripple studs and the notched section of the mudsill

The flush cut method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall allows the plywood sheathing to be attached directly to both the cripple studs and the notched section of the mudsill
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The Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Zero Energy Demonstration Home

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The New American Home 2004 Las Vegas, Nevada

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The New American Home 2011 Orlando, Florida

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The Real Bang for the Buck Home Retrofits - Huge Adders from Non-Energy Impacts

The Real Bang for the Buck Home Retrofits - Huge Adders from Non-Energy Impacts
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The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate

The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate
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The universal retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate as part of a seismic retrofit

The universal retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate as part of a seismic retrofit
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There are three potential locations for an attic radiant barrier – adhered to the underside of the roof decking, hanging from the rafters, or on the ceiling insulation

There are three potential locations for an attic radiant barrier – adhered to the underside of the roof decking, hanging from the rafters, or on the ceiling insulation
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This close-up of an exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home shows the fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation (pink), then 1x4 furring which provides a ventilation gap

This close-up of an exterior wall retrofit of a masonry brick home shows the fluid-applied water and air control layer (white), 2x4 furring strips and two layers of rigid foam insulation (pink), then 1x4 furring which provides a ventilation gap
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This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.

This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.