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IDL Series – University of Idaho
Bio-based Building Materials and Rural Energy Audits The University of Idaho (UI) Integrated Design Lab (IDL) under funding from the Idaho Department of Commerce, has been assisting in the research and development of bio-based insulation products with the company, Hempitecture, which recently opened a manufacturing plant in Idaho. It is the first factory of its…
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Q1 2024 CEAC Slides
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Existing Building Audits with QBAT
The United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE), in collaboration with PNNL, supports the Quick Building Assessment Tool (QBAT) for existing building assessments to inform energy efficiency retrofit opportunities. This is a publicly available tool that is intended to provide simplified energy modeling results for a “non-technical expert” audience. QBAT was originally created for schools,…
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Q1 2024 ISCC Meeting Slides
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Q1 2024 RPAC Slides
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Q1 2024 NGAC Slides
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Montana State University Integrated Design Lab – Ventilation Requirements for Residential Buildings in Cold Climates
Proper ventilation is essential in ensuring appropriate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in residential buildings and is an important consideration for the health and productivity of its occupants. Typical methods of mitigation, such as introducing fresh air into the space, can come with energy penalties, especially in cold climates. Given this, ventilation requirements in building codes…
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Q4 2023 RETAC Slide Deck
The Regional Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (RETAC) held their fourth quarterly meeting of 2023 on December 14th. Topics included an update from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) on their emerging technology projects, as well as a “year-in-review” by NEEA staff on water heating and residential HVAC projects.
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Q4 2023 NGAC Webinar Slides
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Heat Pump Ready Manufactured Homes and Federal Tax Credits
Federal minimum standards are changing for manufactured (mobile) homes, but the dust has not settled yet. In preparation for this the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Home (NEEM) program and NEEA have been exploring what contractors need and how retailers can help motivate customers to purchase a NEEM certified home that comes ready for upgrade to…
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