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Research Finds Racial Disparities in Solar Panel Distribution
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods have fewer solar panels than mostly white neighborhoods, study finds
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Researchers Study Impact of Energy Disclosures on Home Sales
A sudy of Chicago home sales showed higher prices when energy costs are part of the listing, but researchers wonder if the results will be the same in a hot market
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Massachusetts Bill Would Require Home Energy Assessments Prior to Sale
Realtors oppose mandatory energy reviews, claiming that owners of older homes would be at a disadvantage
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For Renewable Energy Advocates, the Tide Turns in Maine
Solar and wind projects get a boost, but the state is still divided over a new transmission line in the North Woods
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EPA Bans Paint Strippers Containing Methylene Chloride
The chemical will still be available to commercial operators as critics say agency did not go far enough
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Home Depot Bows to Labor Realities
Skilled labor shortages plays a role in decision to drop four installation services, including roofing
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U.S. Recycling Efforts Stumble as Chinese Trade Rules Sink In
As the market for recycled materials shrinks, more communities turn to waste-to-energy plants and landfills
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Want Clean Indoor Air? Don’t Bank on Houseplants
Science does not support the notion that houseplants are good at removing significant amounts of indoor air pollutants
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Mitsubishi Launches Integrated Solar Home and Car System
Solar panels can charge the electric vehicle, and the car's batteries can charge the home
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Colorado County Ponders Lower Limit on House Size
A study finds energy use climbs rapidly as house size increases, possibly because of amenities like snowmelt systems and spas
