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There’s No Relief in Sight for Beleaguered Connecticut Homeowners
Failing concrete foundations render some homes worthless, with the total number of affected properties still unknown
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Florida Voters Reject Solar Amendment
Opponents said the utility-backed measure was misleading and underhanded
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The Pretty Good House, Volume 2
A structural engineer with a flair for drawing publishes an updated guide to this popular approach to building better-than-code houses
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Smart Thermostats Are Getting Cheaper
WiFi-connected thermostats don't have to cost $200
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New Designs Make Buildings More Bird-Friendly
A New York architectural firm leads an effort to reduce the number of fatal bird strikes with special building façades and glass
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Researcher Develops a Wood-Based Insulation
In Maine, tiny cellulose fibers are turned into insulation panels, while a New York company 'grows' insulation with mushroom roots and agricultural waste
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Solar Access on the Florida Ballot
Solar advocates say that a utility-backed ballot measure is designed to deceive voters into thinking they will have more solar options
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What the Pact on HFCs Will Mean for Builders
The phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons will usher in new versions of foam insulation and updated air conditioners and heat pumps — but not in the immediate future
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NESEA Will Hold a Conference in New York City
The BuildingEnergy NYC conference will focus in part on ways to reduce carbon emissions by buildings
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Bill Proposes New Incentives for Electric Vehicles
Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio wants to help commuters who drive plug-in cars to work