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PNNL
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a home builder that has refined its home designs to achieve HERS scores of 49 to 56 on 40 to 70 homes per year.
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PNNL
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Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting retrofits that may include hazardous materials.
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DOE,
PNNL
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the hot-humid climate that used 5.5-inch, R-20 open-cell spray foam wall insulation, and a 17.5 SEER ducted mini-split heat pump to achieve a HERS score of 44 without PV.
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Information guide describing how to apply a whole-house approach to home improvement with energy efficiency upgrades, improved indoor air quality, and increased comfort.
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DOE,
PNNL
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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center R-33 wall insulation, triple-pane windows and both ductless and ducted mini-split heat pumps to achieve a HERS score of -2 with...
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Information guide providing background information about air flow in residential buildings.
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Information guide providing background information about heat flow in residential buildings.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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Guide describing how to use a blower door test to determine building envelope air leakage.