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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
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Code-related information about recessed lighting.
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PNNL
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Home—the “Wilson Residence” in Winter Park, Florida.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Old Greenwich CT, that scored HERS 42 without PV and HERS 20 with PV.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Winter Park FL that scored HERS 57 without PV or HERS -7 with PV.
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Energy Vanguard
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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Video showing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage around recessed can lights during a blower door test in winter.
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PNNL
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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.
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BSC
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Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing the first DOE Zero Energy Ready Home in Georgia that achieved a HERS score of 40 without PV and -10 with PV.
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PNNL,
DOE
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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.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 45 without PV and 32 with PV and is the first home in the world to use a tri-generation system to supply electricity, heating, and cooling on site.
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HIRL
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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.
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PNNL
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Case study describing new home construction in the marine climate that achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC.
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Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.