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Solar Hot Water System Maintenance Costs
When you have to shell out a few hundred dollars every time your solar thermal system needs repairs, the maintenance costs will eat into your energy savings
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A Green Building Conference in Montreal
Ecohabitation 2014 provided a chance for green builders in Quebec to get together and share their knowledge
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WUFI Is Driving Me Crazy
This software program provides architects with a dramatic way to experience the ‘garbage in, garbage out’ phenomenon
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Does a Home with an HRV Also Need Bath Fans?
Most homeowners find that an HRV with dedicated ductwork moves enough air to clear condensation from bathroom mirrors
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All About Radiant Floors
Although in-floor hydronic tubing provides comfortable space heating, these systems are expensive and rarely appropriate for a well-designed house
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Thermal Barriers and Ignition Barriers for Spray Foam
The code is complicated, poorly written, subject to interpretation, and often unenforced
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Residential Commissioning
A new home won’t perform as designed until all of the equipment has been commissioned by someone who understands the ‘house as a system’ approach
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Deep Energy Retrofits Are Often Misguided
It’s time for energy retrofit specialists to overcome their prejudice against PV systems
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Stay Away from Foil-Faced Bubble Wrap
This R-1 product can be used to make Halloween costumes, but should never be used as insulation
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When the Gas Pipeline Shuts Down
What would happen to urban residents if utilities stopped delivering natural gas and electricity?