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140% AFUE is Coming – Introducing Thermal Heat Pumps

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2012 IECC Code Level Insulation – DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Requirements

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2024 Top 7 Heat Pump Water Heaters Compared

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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A braced water heater is attached to a raised platform that is anchored to the floor

A braced water heater is attached to a raised platform that is anchored to the floor
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance.

A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance.
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi-pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi-pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A flat plate solar hot water system heat potable water in a glass covered collector that sits on the roof.

A flat plate solar hot water system heat potable water in a glass covered collector that sits on the roof.
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A heat pump water heater has a small heat pump located on top of the tank which extracts heat from the surrounding air to create hot water.

A heat pump water heater has a small heat pump located on top of the tank which extracts heat from the surrounding air to create hot water.
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A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water to the faucets, to radiant heating loops in the basement floor, and to a hydro-coil for a central air heating system.

A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water to the faucets, to radiant heating loops in the basement floor, and to a hydro-coil for a central air heating system.
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A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A natural gas 94% efficiency tankless hot water heater provides endless hot water.

A natural gas 94% efficiency tankless hot water heater provides endless hot water.
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A PV panel anchoring system

A PV panel anchoring system
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A self-adhering weather-resistant barrier is installed over the existing sheathing of this retrofit home to provide air sealing and a drainage plane before installing new metal and wood siding on the home.

A self-adhering weather-resistant barrier is installed over the existing sheathing of this retrofit home to provide air sealing and a drainage plane before installing new metal and wood siding on the home.
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A self-sufficient water system for a home could include a rooftop cistern and solar thermal water heater.

A self-sufficient water system for a home could include a rooftop cistern and solar thermal water heater.
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A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.

A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.
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A tankless gas water heater provides continual hot water.

A tankless gas water heater provides continual hot water.
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A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.

A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.
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A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.

A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
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A water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.

A water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.
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A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.

A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
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Active, closed loop water heater

Active, closed loop water heater