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A Real Chainsaw Retrofit
Builders in Maine pull the cord on a Stihl chainsaw and cut off some roof overhangs
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Solar Thermal is Dead
It’s now cheaper to use a photovoltaic system to heat domestic hot water
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A Superinsulated House in Rural Minnesota
A tight building envelope and plenty of insulation mean low energy bills — even for a home with electric resistance heat
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Occupant Behavior Makes a Difference
Or, when is a Passivhaus not a Passivhaus?
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The High Cost of Deep-Energy Retrofits
A pilot project generates cost data on deep-energy retrofits of four buildings in Utica, New York
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Carl and Abe Write a Textbook
‘Green Building’ is a new book by Carl Seville (the Green Curmudgeon) and Abe Kruger
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An Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
Solar electric panels are getting cheaper every year
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All About Water Heaters
Buying a new water heater isn’t necessarily the best way to lower your energy expenses for domestic hot water
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New Green Building Products — February 2012
Photovoltaic shingles, three new insulation products, high-performance windows and skylights, and HVAC register covers for duct tightness tests
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Is This Building Passivhaus-Certified?
American and German certifying organizations disagree over whether this Canadian duplex, the Rideau Residences, meets the Passivhaus standard