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Energy Code Development Begins: Focus on Residential
Overall, there are relatively few residential code proposals that will make meaningful efficiency improvements
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Flatrock Passive: Thoughts on a Winter Greenhouse
An earth-bermed greenhouse will extend the growing season and provide more fresh food
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Need Updating
A broad coalition has urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives
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Can We Prepare for Climate Impacts Without Creating Financial Chaos?
How can communities prepare for impacts without scaring away homeowners and investors?
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In a Pinch, Choose Energy Efficiency Over Solar
Energy-efficient windows and more insulation will save homeowners more than PV in the long run
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What Does the Term ‘Resilience’ Really Mean?
As resilience moves from technical term to buzzword, there's value to be had in clarifying exactly what we’re talking about
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Reducing Carbon Emissions From Cars and Trucks Will Be Hard
Despite cheaper batteries and government subsidies, electric vehicles still run a distant second for car buyers
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New York Gets Serious About Traffic
Congestion pricing has already proved effective in several major cities around the world
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Lessons from Asheville’s First Zero Energy Ready Home
Locate ducts inside the home’s conditioned space and include an efficient hot water distribution system
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Flood Survivors Become Flood Activists
As the risk of floods increases, flood survivors are no longer simply victims but a growing constituency for change