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Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.
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Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the concept of heat flow in residential buildings.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
Case Study
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Case study describing the New American Home project.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in Maryland.
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Document covering the technical aspects of buried and insulated ducts (BEDs), as well as the advantages, disadvantages, and risks of BEDs compared to alternative strategies.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multifamily retrofit project in a cold climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a deep energy renovation of a home in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing innovative technologies, construction techniques, products, and design trends in new home construction.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new construction net zero energy home.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a mixed-dry climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing two new construction projects in Florida built to be net zero energy homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing one of three deep energy renovations of occupied affordable homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing Building America's Optimized Solutions for energy efficient home construction in a hot-humid climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 20-unit community of energy-efficient duplexes in Massachusetts incorporating solar water heating and photovoltaics.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly install flex ducts without excessive coils or loops.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Reference
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Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.
Reference
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Research study analyzing the effects a nonlinear enthalpy profile has on thermal performance and expected energy benefits for PCM-enhanced insulation.
Guide
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Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Case Study
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Case study describing whole house building techniques in the hot-dry climate.