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Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units

Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units
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Typical ground-source plumbed system

Typical ground-source plumbed system
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United Way built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

United Way built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Coram, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Coram, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Deer Park, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in East Patchogue, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in East Patchogue, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Huntington Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Huntington Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Medford, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Medford, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Port Jefferson Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

United Way of Long Island built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Port Jefferson Station, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Unity Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Walpole, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Unity Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Walpole, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Using dry wall clips or a 1x nailer strip to avoid the third stud in corners provides more room for insulation and reduces lumber.

Using dry wall clips or a 1x nailer strip to avoid the third stud in corners provides more room for insulation and reduces lumber.
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Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank

Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank
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Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Wall Assembly | Madrona Passive House

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Wall grilles installed high and low on the wall of the heat pump water heater closet allow passive ventilation of a small room with warmer air coming in at the top and cooler exhaust air exiting at the bottom of the wall

Wall grilles installed high and low on the wall of the heat pump water heater closet allow passive ventilation of a small room with warmer air coming in at the top and cooler exhaust air exiting at the bottom of the wall
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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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Water Heater Buying Guide 2022 - Energy Star rating, price, fuel, rebates, etc.

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Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation

Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation
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What is a Heat Pump Water Heater?

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Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape

Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape
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Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion

Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion