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Preferred Builders built this custom home in the cold climate in Old Greenwich CT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Preferred Builders built this custom home in the cold climate in Old Greenwich CT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Promethean Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Charlottsville, VA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Promethean Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Charlottsville, VA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly install all water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances such that there are no leaks.

Leaking faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year.
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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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Red Tree Builders built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Asheville, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Red Tree Builders built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Asheville, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth

Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth
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Replace Your Faucet Aerator - WaterSense Bath Hack #2

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Replace Your Showerhead - WaterSense Bath Hack #1

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Replacing your old showerhead with a new low-flow showerhead can save hundreds of gallons of water each year.

Replacing your old showerhead with a new low-flow showerhead can save hundreds of gallons of water each year.
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Revival Homes built this affordable home in the cold climate in Litchfield, CT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Revival Homes built this affordable home in the cold climate in Litchfield, CT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction built this multifamily home in the cold climate in Fort Collins, CO, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction built this multifamily home in the cold climate in Fort Collins, CO, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction built this production home in the cold climate in Fort Collins, CO, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Revive Properties and Philgreen Construction built this production home in the cold climate in Fort Collins, CO, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified faucets help reduce water use.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified faucets help reduce water use.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified showerheads help reduce hot water usage.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified showerheads help reduce hot water usage.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified toilets help reduce hot water usage.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified toilets help reduce hot water usage.
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Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.

Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.
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Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.

Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall

Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
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Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub

Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
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Right – Air barrier sealed

Right – Air barrier sealed