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Accelera 300Â by Stiebel Eltron
Water management is easy to overlook in a Passive House but remains a vital component of a low-energy home. With an 80-gallon storage capacity and 10-year warranty, the Accelera 300 can reduce hot water costs by up to 80 percent.
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GENEO Windows by WASCO
Windows are one of the primary culprits of energy loss, so their performance in a Passive House is crucial. Engineered using REHAU’s GENEO outline, WASCO’s 86mm, six-chamber profiles are available in tilt-and-turn, hopper, and fixed designs.
![ERC 50 by Schüco Installing a new façade is a headache for clients who have to move workers and sit through loud drilling. Shüco’s ERC 50 process removes this irritant with a fast external installation procedure, making Shüco’s system the most efficient, hassle-free façade replacement system on the market.](https://gbdtest.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/erc_50_1_gallery.jpg)
ERC 50 by Schüco
Installing a new façade is a headache for clients who have to move workers and sit through loud drilling. Shüco’s ERC 50 process removes this irritant with a fast external installation procedure, making Shüco’s system the most efficient, hassle-free façade replacement system on the market.
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CERV by Build Equinox
Air quality management is key in a tightly sealed Passive House. This Conditioning Energy Recovery Ventilator delivers conditioned recirculation and monitors CO2, VOCs, indoor and outdoor temperature, and humidity.
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Vacuum Insulation Panel by Dow Corning
It could be argued that insulation is the most important component of a low-energy Passive House. Dow Corning’s thermal insulator, consisting of porous core board and non-combustible fumed silica, outperforms competitors’ thermal efficiency.