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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan, Denver, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct

Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct
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Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace

Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace
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Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside

Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.

Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.

ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.
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ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher.

ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher.
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ENERGY STAR-certified clothes washers save energy and money for consumers

ENERGY STAR-certified clothes washers save energy and money for consumers
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ENERGY STAR-certified dishwashers save energy and money for consumers

ENERGY STAR-certified dishwashers save energy and money for consumers
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ENERGY STAR-certified refrigerators save energy and money for consumers

ENERGY STAR-certified refrigerators save energy and money for consumers
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United States

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Group Home Energy Efficiency Retrofit for 30% Energy Savings, Washington, D.C.

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet
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Flood walls can be built around a water heater to protect it from flood waters

Flood walls can be built around a water heater to protect it from flood waters
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Floodproofing

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For fireplaces that are not mechanically drafted or direct-vented to outdoors, total net rated exhaust flow of the two largest exhaust fans is .15 CFM per 100 sq. ft. of occupiable space when at full capacity

For fireplaces that are not mechanically drafted or direct-vented to outdoors, total net rated exhaust flow of the two largest exhaust fans is .15 CFM per 100 sq. ft. of occupiable space when at full capacity
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Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented

Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented
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Furniture and heavy household items should be anchored to prevent tipping over during an earthquake and for everyday use if small children are in the home

Furniture and heavy household items should be anchored to prevent tipping over during an earthquake and for everyday use if small children are in the home