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Get Ready for Heat-Pump Water Heaters
New federal regulations will require heat-pump models for larger electric water heaters in 2015
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Hybrid Water Heaters
A relatively new type of water heater combines features of both tankless and storage water heaters
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The Difference Between Storage and Tankless Water Heaters
While offering higher efficiency, electric tankless water heaters usually don't make sense
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Saving a Little More Energy With Exit Signs
Those ubiquitous exit signs use a huge amount of electricity; a little-known alternative to conventional LED products offers surprising savings
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Insulation to Keep Us Warm — Not Warm the Planet
An update on steps to reduce the global warming potential of insulation materials
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The End of Peak Oil?
With new oil discoveries and more effective extraction methods, the world is probably many decades away from peak oil
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Fixing Those Drainage Problems, 30 Years Later
I finally fix the basement drainage problems that have plagued my house for 30 years
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Expanded Cork — The Greenest Insulation Material?
All-natural expanded cork boardstock insulation is now available in North America
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Insulated Storm Windows?
Can top energy performance be achieved by combining fairly standard windows with really good storm windows or even a second set of prime windows?
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The Continuing Revolution in LED Lighting
LED lighting keeps on improving as yet another record efficacy is announced