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Rival Passive House Groups Fail in Trademark Attempts
Two groups promoting Passivhaus construction, one in Germany and one in the U.S., have failed to be issued trademarks
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Free Podcasts on Building Topics
A Chicago-based trainer, author, and energy rater offers a series of podcasts on high-performance building
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Missing the Sun in Washington, D.C.
When row houses get an extra story or two, solar panels that had been in full sun may suddenly be shaded
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A New Version of Passivhaus Modeling Software
The latest PHPP software is an improved version using inch-pound units rather than metric units
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U.S. Lags in Energy Efficiency
A new report puts the country's efficiency efforts near the bottom of the heap
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Maine Utility Drops Bid for Solar Charges
A deal worked out with regulators would scrap plans to charge owners of rooftop PV arrays a monthly 'standby' fee
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Registration Is Open for Maine Passive House Conference
The North America Passive House Network announces the program for its conference in Portland, Maine
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Another Spray Foam Fire?
Investigators in Connecticut probe a fast-moving fire that started in a house where workers were reportedly spraying foam insulation
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Brad Pitt’s Foundation Plans a Project in Montana
The actor’s Make It Right foundation will build 20 solar-powered houses at the Fort Peck reservation to help ease chronic overcrowding
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More Information on the Passive House Conference in San Francisco
'Breakout sessions' at the San Francisco conference will cover a long list of topics for commercial and residential construction