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2009 IECC Certificate Labels
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I'm looking to find a Good template to make up some labels to comply with this: 401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be posted on orin the electrical distribution panel. The certificate…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Peck Mar 31, 2011.

 

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Tom Delconte commented on Jim Peck's blog post Efficiency in Action, Does it Get Any Better Than This?
"JIm: Great post! A five year payback period of 5 years is reasonable: Emp St. . Not to be fatalistic, but such a project would have been unthinkable until the federal government learned how to keep us safe. I've worked in buildings…"
Jan 31
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Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater

We keep running into these.Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heaters that will not pass Draft.Any thoughts on economical solutions?These are typically in a pre-Weatherized house.See More
Jan 31
Tom Delconte commented on Jim Peck's blog post Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater
"Home Power Magazine reports that a solar powered hot water heating system which costs $8,000 will not pay back for 27 years, so it's probably best to put in the cheap electric or gas hot water heater. Such is life, when an appliance must pass…"
Jan 31
j. west commented on Jim Peck's blog post Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater
"I also see them frequently. Almost every time they simply are not vented properly. Check the NFPA guidelines. "
Jan 30
j. west commented on Jim Peck's blog post Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater
"I see them also see them frequently as well. The majority of the time they are simply not vented properly. Check the NFPA guidelines. If you run into CAZ depressurization problems that cause draft failure the solution depends entirely on the house…"
Jan 30
Tom Delconte commented on Jim Peck's blog post Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater
"Agree with Mr. Lintow. Avoid complexity by avoiding solar, heat pump, hybrid, etc. It Must supply hot water first, not expense!"
Jan 30
Sean Lintow Sr commented on Jim Peck's blog post Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater
"Replace with an electric one is the cheapest solution If they still want gas, LP or oil - replace with a direct vent Nothing else is as economical or as safe"
Jan 30
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Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater

We keep running into these.Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heaters that will not pass Draft.Any thoughts on economical solutions?These are typically in a pre-Weatherized house.See More
Jan 30
Jim Peck replied to Barbara Smith's discussion ENERGY STAR Furnaces & Failure of DOE Standard in the group HVAC
"I'll be interested to see how this plays out!"
Jan 24
Jim Peck joined Allison A. Bailes III's group
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HVAC

HVAC design, Manuals J, S, T, & D, Duct leakage, Air flow, ENERGY STAR new home requirements, and more. Since heating & cooling are such a big part of home energy use, understanding HVAC is critical.See More
Jan 24
Jim Peck commented on Lester Shen's blog post Using Cell Phones to Create a Feedback Loop
"In regard to permissions, we do mostly State and Utility work so permissions are a MAJOR concern along with confidentiality I'm trying to do this with Picassa, as it allows for access to be limited to invitees"
Nov 12, 2012
Jim Peck commented on Lester Shen's blog post Using Cell Phones to Create a Feedback Loop
"I've been trying to promote this for some time.  However, I need a VERY USER friendly scenario.  Weatherization workers in the field need to be able to Photo doc information and communicate it daily whilst being cover in spray foam,…"
Nov 12, 2012
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Multifamily Buildings

For too long there has been relatively little EE focus on multifamily, but some new programs have recently started. This group gives us a venue to share our experiences on cost effective audit & retrofit strategies and analysis tool needs.See More
Jul 23, 2012
Jim Peck replied to randy tolowski's discussion Software and Audits
"I, too, am always looking for the killer Retrofit software Architectural Energy's REM/Design ?"
Jul 23, 2012
Ryan Schuchler commented on Jim Peck's blog post Efficiency in Action, Does it Get Any Better Than This?
"Jim, thank you for posting this information. This is the first time I've seen such concrete data to support and confirm energy savings claims. I know that the US Department of Energy supports a computer simulation called RESFEN, which…"
Jul 23, 2012
Jim Peck replied to Bret Monroe's discussion WAP In DC in the group Weatherization
"Need vs politics, hmmm go figure?"
Jul 11, 2012

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Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heater

We keep running into these.

Natural Draft Orphaned Hot Water Heaters that will not pass Draft.

Any thoughts on economical solutions?

These are typically in a pre-Weatherized house.

Posted on January 30, 2013 at 6:44am — 12 Comments

Efficiency in Action, Does it Get Any Better Than This?

Owner Tony Malkin worked with experts from organizations ranging from Johnson Controls to Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to develop a retrofit that would save 38 percent of the building's energy and $4.4 million each year. Oh -- and add about 250 jobs as well.

The building's retrofit was a grand experiment, really. RMI describes Malkin as saying, "We knew that by retrofitting the Empire State Building, we would catch the world's attention. Through this project, we set out to prove or…

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Posted on July 11, 2012 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

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At 4:50pm on April 14, 2011, David Meiland said…

Jim, sorry I did not see your message regarding the WSU code document until today. My suggestion is to contact Gary Nordeen at WSU directly and see if he can help you. He's a good guy and I'm sure he will do whatever he can. 360-956-2000.

 

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