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Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Approaching "Zero Energy" in the Pacific Northwest Marine Climate

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Report about a building project in the marine climate.

Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying Them

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Information sheet about buried ducts.

Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program: Retrofit of Two Homes

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Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.

Measure Guideline: Buried and/or Encapsulated Ducts

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Project discussing buried or encapsulated ducts and their pros and cons.

Transformations, Inc.: Partnering To Build Net-Zero Energy Houses in Massachusetts

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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.

Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study Report

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Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.

Energy Savings and Breakeven Costs for Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters in the United States

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Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.

Whole-House Design and Commissioning in the Project Home Again Hot-Humid New Construction Community

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Report describing work conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Teams Energy Efficient Housing Research Partnerships project.