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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 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 roof-mounted solar electric system can be sized to produce enough electricity to power the home and an electric car.

A roof-mounted solar electric system can be sized to produce enough electricity to power the home and an electric car.
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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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Above the 20 inches of blown cellulose ultra-efficient attic insulation, Near Zero Maine installed a walkway in the attic to provide easy access to electric wiring.

Above the 20 inches of blown cellulose ultra-efficient attic insulation, Near Zero Maine installed a walkway in the attic to provide easy access to electric wiring.
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Air seal and insulate around the exhaust fan with a rigid foam box

Air seal and insulate around the exhaust fan with a rigid foam box
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration

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Air seal at top plate electrical penetration
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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase

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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built
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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure

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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure
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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation

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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation
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Air sealing behind shower with thin-profile sheathing

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Air sealing behind shower with thin-profile sheathing
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Air sealing behind tub with cavity rigid insulation

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Air sealing behind tub with cavity rigid insulation
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Air sealing behind tub with thin-profile sheathing - section

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Air sealing behind tub with thin-profile sheathing - section
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Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal the electrical panel.

Air-seal the electrical panel.
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Air-seal wiring holes in top plates with foam.

Air-seal wiring holes in top plates with foam.
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Airtight electrical boxes have built-in gaskets and self-sealing wire holes.

Airtight electrical boxes have built-in gaskets and self-sealing wire holes.
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All electrical system components should be raised above the design flood elevation to protect against water and speed up recovery, unless properly designed to be water-tight per code requirements.

All electrical system components should be raised above the design flood elevation to protect against water and speed up recovery, unless properly designed to be water-tight per code requirements.
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Allow two to three feet of straight duct run from the fan exhaust port to the first elbow

Allow two to three feet of straight duct run from the fan exhaust port to the first elbow
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An Energy Recovery Ventilator provides outside air to this dwelling unit; a range hood with dedicated makeup air provides local kitchen exhaust; a Packaged Terminal Heat Pump provides conditioned air

An Energy Recovery Ventilator provides outside air to this dwelling unit; a range hood with dedicated makeup air provides local kitchen exhaust; a Packaged Terminal Heat Pump provides conditioned air