Reference
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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 a new construction net zero energy home.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.
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 a new construction building project of 20 luxury homes in northern New Jersey that were more energy efficient than ENERGY STAR and met the 50% energy savings requirements of the federal tax credit for new homes.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Presentation
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Webinar that will explain mandatory and prescriptive requirements related to duct installation, insulation, sealing, and testing, as well as requirements for heating, cooling, and hot water systems and controls.
Reference
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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
Case Study
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
Reference
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Report summarizing commissioning, short-term testing, utility bill data analysis, and results of on-site monitoring of a deep energy retrofit.
Case Study
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Case study describing the family-run Treasure Homes that achieved a HERS rating of 46 without PV on its prototype “Gem” home, located on the blustery shores of Lake Michigan in northern Indiana.
Case Study
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Reference
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 69 without PV and -1 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing the Green Home 3 project, which achieved a 44% whole-house energy savings over the Building America New Construction B10 Benchmark, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification, and National Green Building Standard Gold-level certification.
Guide
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Guide describing how to conduct testing for adequate combustion air in the space where a combustion appliance is located if the appliance is located within the conditioned space of the home.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.