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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Performance of Inverter-Driven Heat Pumps in Cold Climates

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

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

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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: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings

Test the thermostat fan, cool, and heat settings
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The “old” exhaust fan vent on the right was installed before or during the siding installation and is likely properly flashed- the “new” exhaust fan on the left was installed after the siding was installed and relies on caulking to keep water out

The “old” exhaust fan vent on the right was installed before or during the siding installation and is likely properly flashed- the “new” exhaust fan on the left was installed after the siding was installed and relies on caulking to keep water out
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The 6 kW of solar panels consists of a solar shingle product that is similar in size to asphalt shingles and is integrated into the roof to provide most of the home’s power needs.

The 6 kW of solar panels consists of a solar shingle product that is similar in size to asphalt shingles and is integrated into the roof to provide most of the home’s power needs.
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The air filter slot on this air handler has no cover.

The air filter slot on this air handler has no cover.
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The air filter slot on this furnace is covered with a magnetic seal.

The air filter slot on this furnace is covered with a magnetic seal.
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The air intake or exhaust grilles in this second-story soffit will be very difficult to safely access to measure airflow

The air intake or exhaust grilles in this second-story soffit will be very difficult to safely access to measure airflow
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The asymmetrical design of this home offers a large uninterrupted south-facing roof plane for solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panels.

The asymmetrical design of this home offers a large uninterrupted south-facing roof plane for solar photovoltaic and solar thermal panels.
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The blocking for a new PV roof-mounting system is integrated with new rigid foam and the air and water control layers installed over an existing flat roof

The blocking for a new PV roof-mounting system is integrated with new rigid foam and the air and water control layers installed over an existing flat roof
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The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof

The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof
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The cool shingles on the right have been coated with a ceramic coating to reflect near-infrared radiation, resulting in a cooler roof as shown by these thermal images (red and yellow are hotter, green and blue are cooler).

The cool shingles on the right have been coated with a ceramic coating to reflect near infrared radiation, resulting in a cooler roof as shown by these thermal images (red and yellow are hotter, green and blue are cooler).
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The DOE Efficient Window Coverings website identifies twelve categories of interior window shading attachments.

The DOE Efficient Window Coverings website identifies twelve categories of interior window shading attachments.
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The Efficient Window Coverings website allows direct comparison of various window attachment types based on thermal, visual, functional, and installation and durability criteria.

The Efficient Window Coverings website allows direct comparison of various window attachment types based on thermal, visual, functional, and installation and durability criteria.
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The elevator shaft in this multistory multifamily building has an exhaust fan that maintains a slight negative pressure to control odors; there is also a smoke vent that is dampered closed during normal conditions.

The elevator shaft in this multistory multifamily building has an exhaust fan that maintains a slight negative pressure to control odors; there is also a smoke vent that is dampered closed during normal conditions.
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The energy recovery ventilator operates continuously to provide clean fresh air throughout the home.

The energy recovery ventilator operates continuously to provide clean fresh air throughout the home.