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Wind Overtakes Hydro as Top Renewable in U.S.
Solar is growing at an unprecedented rate, but is still dwarfed by the country's wind farms
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Manual J Doesn’t Tell You Equipment Capacity
The amount of heating and cooling your house needs isn’t the only factor in determining the size of your heating and cooling equipment
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From Red List to Ready List
Finding building products that are not harmful to people, humans, or the environment
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Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Aid for Homeowners With Failing Foundations
Repair loans, state guarantees on municipal borrowing, and permit fee waivers are among proposals to help hundreds of homeowners
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Toronto Passive: Removable Basement Floors
All the insulation in the house is inside the structural building envelope — and that includes the mineral wool insulation in the basement
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Three Superinsulated Houses in Vermont
These three homes designed by Jean Terwilliger are all heated and cooled by ductless minisplits
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Understanding Home Energy Performance Will Become a Key to Real Estate Success
Real estate professionals should enhance their home energy performance capabilities in today’s evolving residential market, or risk falling behind those who do
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Breaking Down Gender Bias in the Construction Industry
The industry is dominated by male workers, but a critical labor shortage is an opportunity to usher in change
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Biofuel Helps Heat a Maine College
This cellulosic liquid fuel is attractive for institutions seeking a lower carbon footprint, but it probably won't find its way into the residential market
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BuildingEnergy Opens in Boston on March 7
The conference draws high-performance building professionals from around the region