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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space and Water Heating Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space- and Water-Heating Systems

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Manufactured Home Builders

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The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event

The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event
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The condensate line (amber-colored plastic tube) from the high-efficiency furnace drains into the sewer via the same drain pipe as the clothes washer

The condensate line (amber-colored plastic tube) from the high-efficiency furnace drains into the sewer via the same drain pipe as the clothes washer
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The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure

The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure
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The Mechanics of a Ground Source Heat Pump

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The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone

The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.

The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.
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The sump pump is sealed to the subslab vapor barrier with sealing tape to prevent soil gas from leaking around the sump bucket.

The sump pump is sealed to the subslab vapor barrier with sealing tape to prevent soil gas from leaking around the sump bucket.
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The sump pumps in this basement are covered with gasketed lids to keep soil gases out of the home.

The sump pumps in this basement are covered with gasketed lids to keep soil gases out of the home.
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The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.

The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.
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This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation

This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation
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This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors

This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors
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This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)

This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)
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This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system

This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system
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This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes

This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes
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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.

Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Vertical ventilation pipe

Vertical ventilation pipe
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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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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