Blogs- Page 182 of 593
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Do I Really Need to Heat the Basement?
A homeowner mulls a recommendation that the heating system be extended to include the basement
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Using a Dimple Mat to Keep a Basement Wall Dry
Dimple mats help reduce hydrostatic pressure near basement walls
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Do Solar Panels Need to be Cleaned?
How the accumulation of dust, pollen, and bird droppings affects the energy production of a PV array
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United Nations Targets Inefficient Light Bulbs
While the U.S. is adopting more stringent standards, many developing countries haven't restricted sales of incandescent and halogen bulbs
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How Land Under Solar Panels Can Contribute to Food Security
Beneath some solar arrays, pollinator-friendly plants, fruits, vegetables and forage are cropping up in place of turfgrass or gravel
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Every New Home Should be Zero-Energy Ready
A longtime advocate for green building design makes a case for the Zero Energy Ready Home label
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Tech Company Advances Mass Timber Construction
A company called Katerra acquires a well-known architectural firm specializing in mass timber designs
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Flatrock Passive: Firing Up the Heating System
A wood-fired gasification boiler is the centerpiece of this Passive House heating system
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Where Can I Find Good Advice?
A new book repeats discredited ideas on the best way to build an energy-efficient house
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Energy Demand for Space Cooling Surges
At current growth rates, the amount of electricity used by air conditioners and fans will more than triple by 2050