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Urban Rustic: Installing a Solar Electric System
With the addition of a photovoltaic system, the house has a shot at net-zero energy performance
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We’re Pouring Millions of Tons of Salt on Our Roads
The use of salt to de-ice roads and parking lots has skyrocketed in recent years. As environmental consequences emerge, scientists propose creative solutions.
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The FHA Problem with PACE
The Federal Housing Administration says it will stop issuing new mortgages with property assessed clean energy loans
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Why Is Wood Burning Counted as Green Energy?
A loophole in carbon-accounting rules is spurring a boom in burning wood pellets in European power plants
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Six Steps to Success With Heat-Recovery Ventilation
Whole-house ventilation is one of the cornerstones of a high-performance house
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Urban Rustic: Prepping for a Basement Slab
Before the concrete can go down, the basement needs insulation and air-sealing
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California Gets New Light Bulb Efficiency Standard
A complete switch to LED or CFL lights could save consumers a total of $1 billion a year
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Rebuilding America and the ‘New Normal’ of Resilience
PACE financing can help communities rebuild while providing a boost to the local job market at no upfront cost
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No, Wind Development Is Not a National Security Threat
The military already has the means to assess potential effects of new turbines
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Flatrock Passive: Wrapping Up the Air Barrier
After the OSB is installed on walls and ceilings, the joints are finished with acoustical sealant and flashing tape