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Finding the Smartest Use for Smart Meters
By themselves, the meters rarely lead to reductions in energy use, says a recent research report. The key is to combine them with information that motivates consumers to change their habits
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Mixed Signals for Solar Power in the U.S.
Two companies that finance residential installations are attracting investment, but the nationwide rate of adoption is uneven, and PACE programs now face uncertainty
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Napa and Telluride: Tales of Green Building Code Adoption
A Bay Area town’s new rules reflect much of what will soon be imposed by California state building code; Telluride’s new green building requirements, meanwhile, irk some local contractors
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Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus Wins at Solar Decathlon Europe
In a tight contest, entries by teams from the University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim and Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences rank second and third
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Custom, Small, and Green in Fort Worth
Don Ferrier builds a home in Texas that has attracted attention for being understated as well as energy efficient
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GBA Editor Holladay to Speak at Westford XIV
The man who writes the Musings of an Energy Nerd blog is scheduled to present at one of building science’s most prestigious symposiums
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Stimulus-Funded Weatherization Begins to Find Its Footing
So far, about 24% of states have hit targets that qualify them for their full allotment of stimulus funds for weatherization of low-income housing
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Energy Efficiency Research Gets Another Stimulus Boost
Projects in several building disciplines share allocations of federal funds totaling $76 million
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From DOE: A Request for Rating-Program Input
The agency invites comments on its national energy rating program for homes
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Maine’s Sweetened Energy Efficiency Incentives
Residential retrofits that meet specific performance requirements can now qualify for as much as $1,000 in additional reimbursements