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Flatrock Passive: A Final Design and Energy Modeling
Energy modeling predicts the house will use 75% less energy for heat than a typical house built to minimum code requirements
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Solar Thermal is NOT Dead
Solar thermal systems produce hot water in an environmentally responsible way
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Unlocking the High Value of Clean Energy in Low-Income Communities
The Rocky Mountain Institute continues its effort to bring clean energy to more low-income customers
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Urban Rustic: Details for an Insulated Foundation
Footing sealer and a thick layer of insulation should keep the basement warm and dry
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Companies Should Take Charge of the Potential Toxins in Common Products
Regulations can’t keep up with the barrage of potentially dangerous contaminants entering the market
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Deep Sea Mining Could Spur Mass Solar Energy
Abundant supplies of a rare metal used in thin-film solar films has been discovered — but are the risks of extraction worth the reward?
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Why Don’t Green Buildings Live Up to Hype on Energy Efficiency?
Analysts call it the ‘energy performance gap’ — the problem is inept modeling systems that fail to capture how buildings really work
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Solar and Hot Water at the Airport House
The roof of even a small aircraft hangar provides plenty of room for a sizable PV system
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Selling a House With Solar Panels Is Not for the Faint of Heart
With more than 1 million U.S. homes now equipped with solar panels, the legal fine print of ownership transfer is becoming more important
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Silent Saver Under Attack
Why we need the Building Technologies Office