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Can Low-Income Housing Be Energy-Efficient and Affordable?
Residents of low-income housing need energy efficiency more than others, but are less likely to be able to afford it
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Greenhouse Gases, Car Chargers, Zero-Carbon Development, Green Features
A roundup of recent developments in green building
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How I Fixed My Leaky, Underinsulated Exterior Wall
Rigid foam, spray foam, and fiberglass now give me an airtight, well insulated wall
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Siding and Soffits at the Blue Heron EcoHaus
Pine tar mimics the look of a Japanese technique called shou sugi ban, but at a much lower cost
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Coal Production Hits 35-Year Low
The decline in coal mining seems to be picking up momentum as bankruptcies, cheaper natural gas, and renewables all take their toll
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Reducing Concrete’s Hefty Carbon Footprint
Bit by bit, innovators are chipping away at this ubiquitous material's environmental downsides
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U.S. Will Get Its First Passive House Church
A congregation in upstate New York looks forward to low energy bills and more community giving
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Nailbase Panels for Walls
Panels made from a layer of rigid foam glued to OSB sheathing are increasingly being installed on walls
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Saving Water Saves Energy, Too
Water conservation efforts in California have reduced power consumption and lowered greenhouse gas emissions
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The Uneven Burden of Energy Costs
Efficiency programs can help urban families who pay a high proportion of their incomes on energy