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More Bad News for Lumber Liquidators
The flooring retailer is offering consumers test kits to check formaldehyde exposure, but a lawsuit alleges that the kits are “inherently unreliable”
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U.S. Government Offers Buzzword Alternatives
The Department of Energy's ‘Building Science Translator’ is aimed at helping builders of high-performance homes explain the benefits to potential buyers
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Is Water Consumption a Class Issue?
California is facing new restrictions on water use in the face of a devastating drought. Do the rich care?
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Georgia Lawmakers OK Third-Party Solar Leasing
A measure that lifts some restrictions on third-party ownership of residential and business solar systems clears the legislature and heads to the governor's desk
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Coal Is No Boon for U.S. Treasury, Report Says
Analysis suggests that the current royalty structure for coal extraction on federal land is shortchanging American taxpayers
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Analysis Sees Little Benefit in Off-Grid Economics
A new report finds that even with cheaper solar panels and more battery options, leaving the grid probably doesn't make sense
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Passivhaus Institut Rewrites Certification Standards
The German-based organization introduces two new levels of compliance as it seeks to incorporate renewable energy into the mix
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Suburban Sprawl Costs a Bundle
A new report pegs the cost of sprawl at $1 trillion a year due to increased per capita land use and higher transportation costs
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Leased Solar Panels May Complicate Home Sales
Solar leasing is going gangbusters, but when it comes time to sell the house, leased rooftop panels may be a problem
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Monitoring Air Quality at Home
Devices that can track particulates and other air pollutants at home are beginning to find their way to market