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Ground Source Heat Pumps in Alaska: Harvesting Heat from a Cold Ground

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gutters and good drainage

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Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances

Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances
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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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Highly efficient ENERGY STAR clothes washers reduce water and energy usage.

Highly efficient ENERGY STAR clothes washers reduce water and energy usage.
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How to Build a Quality Closed Crawlspace in Climate Zones 3A and 4A

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How to Operate your Wood Stove More Efficiently

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How to Prevent Post Earthquake Fires

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How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 1

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How to: REMOTE Wall System Part 2

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IECC climate zone map

IECC climate zone map
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Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).

Light-colored roofs and walls and deep overhangs for shade are some of the features used by builders in the hot-humid climate (Source: Alys Beach Construction).
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps

Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature

National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature
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Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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New House Case Study: Testing Ductless Heat Pumps in High-Performance Affordable Housing, the Woods at Golden Given - Tacoma, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project: Mutual Housing at Spring Lake

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No Class I Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Exterior Walls in Warm-Humid Climates

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Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load

Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load
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Pellet Stoves in Southeast Alaska: the Basics & the Benefits