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Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

Case Study

Case study describing a retrofit project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Mercedes Homes: Hot, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Paragon Homes: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Still Placing Ducts in the Attic? Consider Burying Them

Reference

Information sheet about buried ducts.

Minnesota Power New Construction Energy Efficiency Program

Reference

Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.

Colleyville Eco House Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes

Case Study

Case study describing a new construction project in the marine climate zone.

Baxter Community - High Performance Green Building

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders

Case Study

Case study describing a new construction project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

GreenCraft Builders 2009 TimberCreek Net Zero Energy House Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the cold climate.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Retrofit of 1915 Home, Dayton, Washington

Case Study

Case study describing an energy efficient renovation in the cold climate.

Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Green Home Solutions by Grupe, Lodi, California

Case Study

Case study describing a retrofit project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Project Home Again Phase I

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

Case Study

Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.

Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Florida

Case Study

Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.

Injected Spray Sealant for Existing HVAC Ducts

Guide

Guide describing how to thoroughly seal HVAC ducts to ensure air delivery without leakage, and to ensure economical and quiet performance of the HVAC system.

Air Sealing the Air Handler Closet

Guide

Guide describing the repair and reconfiguration of the air handler closet and platform when replacing the air handler.

Duct Leakage to Outdoors

Guide

Guide describing how to conduct duct leakage tests on all components of the HVAC system (including the air handler, ductwork, register boxes/boots, and all air devices such as diffusers, registers, or grilles).