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 retrofit, turning an old school into 12 high-end apartments in Greenfield, MA.
Reference
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
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.
Case Study
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to upgrade or expand an existing HVAC system.
Guide
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
Information Guide
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This information guide describes the maximum air leakage limit requirements for DOE ZERH certified homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install a bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Guide
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Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.
Guide
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Guide describing combustion furnaces with selection and installation guidance.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of boiler controls in multifamily housing.
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.
Guide
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Guide describing ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps including an overview of technology and guidance on compliance and installation.
Guide
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Guide describing tools and methods required for accurately measuring airflow with mechanical ventilation.
Guide
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Guide describing how to improve boiler efficiency in multifamily central hydronic heating systems by installing thermostatically controlled radiator valves (TRV) to reduce temperatures in overheated spaces.