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New York Proposes New Rates for Distributed Energy
A new report addresses ways to better align credits for community solar and other distributed generation resources with their value to the system
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How to Make Hydropower More Environmentally Friendly
Hydropower provides 85 percent of the world’s renewable electricity, but comes with a hefty environmental price tag
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Slow Progress on New Blowing Agents for Polyiso
At least one manufacturer is now researching ways to improve the cold-weather performance of polyisocyanurate
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Wolfe Island Passive: Ready for Roofing
With the insulation installed, the next step is to prepare for steel roofing and build a porch roof that can handle big snow loads
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Designing Duct System Vents for Good Airflow
Finding the right balance of quantity, mixing, and noise
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Dutch Firm Creates a House of Cardboard
Layers of cardboard wrapped around a form produce a house its designers promise will last for at least 50 years
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Getting to Zero Carbon in Menlo Park
A northern California suburb revamps its approach to the built environment
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What’s Wrong With Our New Furnace?
Why isn’t this furnace, which was sized by a heating contractor, keeping anyone comfortable?
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New York Will Swap Nuclear Plant for More Renewables
Two working reactors at Indian Point, accounting for 10% of the state’s total power generation, will be mothballed early
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Building Science Information for Builders
A review of Jacob Deva Racusin’s book, Essential Building Science