Reference
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
Reference
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Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.
Case Study
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Case study describing a 4,763 ft2 certified Passive House that achieved HERS 27 without PV through the construction of R-54 walls that use ICF plus fiberglass cavity insulation, an R-100 vented attic, extensive air sealing and flashing, triple-pane windows, ductless heat pumps, and solar hot water.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Seattle, WA, that scored HERS 34 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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 building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study
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Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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 new construction project in North Carolina.
New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings
Case Study
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
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 DOE Zero Energy Ready 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Long Island, NY, that scored HERS 43 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study about a Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner construction project in the marine climate.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Exeter, Rhode Island, that scored HERS 43 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Libertyville, IL that scored HERS 45 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 43 without PV and 0 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in west Connecticut that scored HERS 39 without solar PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Devens MA that scored HERS 34 without PV or HERS -21 with PV.