Video
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Video describing how to properly air seal plumbing penetrations.
Video
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Video describing how to properly air seal around plumbing pipes.
Video
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Video discussing the air sealing details around plumbing pipes in the exterior walls of a passive house.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider when considering home retrofits in the basement or crawlspace including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Guide
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Guide describing how to install an airtight cover on a sump pump in the basement or crawlspace of a home to minimize humidity in the home.
Reference
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Report exploring feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25% source energy savings.
Guide
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Guide describing the installation of a tankless hot water heater to provide domestic hot water that is heated on demand without the standby losses associated with tank storage water heaters.
Guide
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Guide describing testing of water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances to ensure there are no leaks.
Guide
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Guide describing water metering of individual dwelling units in multi-family buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in homes and apartments.
Guide
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Guide describing strategies for purging air in existing steam heating systems in multifamily buildings.
Guide
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Guide describing the need to install a plumbing and wiring chase for a future solar hot water installation.