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New Energy Code Helps Inform Home Buyers
Revisions to the International Energy Conservation Code include an Energy Rating Index to guide purchasers of new homes
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California’s Real Water Crisis
Unless bold steps are taken to address water shortages, California may be facing a future of perfect droughts
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The President’s New Solar Initiative for All
The country has been experiencing a boom in solar electricity, but families in rental units can be left behind
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Roofing and Cladding for the Orenco Passivhaus
Before the brick veneer, fiber-cement lap siding, and membrane roofing were installed, workers made sure that the building’s air barrier was bulletproof
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Beyond Recycling
Solving e-waste problems must include gadget designers as well as consumers
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After Lithium-Ion, What?
When will we have better batteries than lithium-ion for gadgets, electric vehicles, and energy storage for the grid?
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Walls and Windows for the Orenco Passivhaus
Superb flashing details prevent water from entering around the windows and balcony supports
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An Inside Look at the New PHIUS Standard
The executive director of PHIUS, Katrin Klingenberg, explains how the new building standard was developed and why it works in North America
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Ventilation Doesn’t Happen in a Vacuum
Why an exhaust fan or a supply fan won't bring in as much outdoor air into your home as you may think
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EPA Looks at Fracking Risks to Water
Even a 1,000-page report doesn't address the risks to ground and surface water