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Commercial-Scale Wind Power
Large wind turbines provide one of the solutions we so desperately need to address climate change — so why are so many Vermonters opposed to wind development?
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Wind Power: Why it Doesn’t Make Sense Everywhere
I’m a huge fan of wind power, but we should recognize that some applications of wind don’t make sense
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State-of-the-Art Windows for A New Home
Two layers of glass plus two plastic films — along with three low-e coatings and krypton gas fill — make these Alpen windows top performers
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Seeking an Affordable Energy-Efficient Exterior Door
Door manufacturers, listen up: there is an unserved market out there
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To Save Transportation Energy, Change Behavior
Ease off on the accelerator — and consider other behavioral changes to save gasoline
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Making Healthier, Greener Foam Insulation
A proposed change to the International Residential Code would eliminate the need for halogenated flame retardants in many applications
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What I’m Hoping for in the New Year
Among my wishes: a carbon tax, increased awareness of resilience, and more of us leaving the car at home
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Changing Behavior to Save Energy
Follow your grandmother’s advice: turn down the thermostat, turn off the lights, and take shorter showers
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Energy-Efficient Stocking Stuffers and More
Ten environmentally-friendly gift ideas for the holiday season
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Using Open-Web Trusses as Rafters for Superinsulated Roofs
Although they are usually used as joists, deep parallel-chord trusses with solid-wood diagonal struts can also be used as rafters