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Flatrock Passive: Blower Door Test Comes up Roses
A methodical attention to detail helps the house meet the airtightness standard
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In Puerto Rico, Off-Grid Energy Is Looking More Appealing
Some communities are without electricity four months after Hurricane Maria devastated the region
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Planning for Backup Power in an All-Electric House
A homeowner in Kentucky eyes a solar array to keep his house running in the event of a power outage
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Using a Bath Fan to Equalize Room Temperatures
A little math clarifies why this approach usually doesn’t work
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Americans Are Saving Energy by Staying at Home
Less travel and less time in buildings away from home ultimately lead to lower energy consumption
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Utility Proposes New Approach for Off-Peak Rates
Xcel Energy is pitching a pilot study to find out whether customers will change behavior to save money when they are automatically enrolled
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Is R-8 Duct Insulation Enough?
Code requirements are always a compromise between what’s best and what’s practical
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Mass Timber Tower Planned in Newark
Developers say the building would be the largest of its kind in the U.S.
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Can Mirrors Boost Solar Panel Output?
With panel costs headed higher because of a new tariff, reflectors might make a comeback
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Integrating HRVs With Air Handlers
In homes with forced-air heating, the heating ducts can also be used for heat-recovery ventilation