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

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24 CFR Part 55 Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection Rules Webinar

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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed

A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A builder meets with utility staff at a job site.

A builder meets with utility staff at a job site.
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape

A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program

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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust

A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust
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A heat pump clothes dryer is a type of condensing clothes dryer that uses heat pump technology to efficiently dry clothes

A heat pump clothes dryer is a type of condensing clothes dryer that uses heat pump technology to efficiently dry clothes
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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 portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace

A portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace
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A portable power meter shows the power usage of equipment; e.g., this laptop is drawing 12 watts while idle

A portable power meter shows the power usage of equipment; e.g., this laptop is drawing 12 watts while idle
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A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat

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A refrigerator is secured to the wall by use of an angle bracket with lag bolts, expansion bolts and metal screws

A refrigerator is secured to the wall by use of an angle bracket with lag bolts, expansion bolts and metal screws
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A simple kit for anchoring a TV, appliance, or furniture to a wall may include straps, attachment hardware, and screws for attaching both to the appliance and to the wall

A simple kit for anchoring a TV, appliance, or furniture to a wall may include straps, attachment hardware, and screws for attaching both to the appliance and to the wall
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A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney

A ventless gas fireplace has no chimney
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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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Active, closed loop water heater

Active, closed loop water heater
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Air Sealing Best Practices and Code Compliance for Multifamily Area Separation Walls

Air Sealing Best Practices and Code Compliance for Multifamily Area Separation Walls
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All Electric & Fossil Fuel Free: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

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An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer

An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake

An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones

An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones