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Fire Knocks Out Tower at Concentrated Solar Plant
The controversial Ivanpah plant also has a more serious problem: the economics don't work
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Installing a Concrete Slab the Right Way
Should the slab be poured on a base layer that includes sand, or will that only cause problems?
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How to Order Windows
Things to consider before you choose windows for your new home
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Should You Worry About PFOA in Your Water?
Although phased out in 2015, this persistent chemical is showing up in water supplies around the country
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Five Types of R-Value
There’s a lot more to insulation than the number on the package
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Failing Concrete Foundations Linked to Aggregate
In Connecticut, hundreds of homeowners report crumbling foundations; authorities blame a mineral found in stone aggregate
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A Pretty Good Retrofit in Montana
Or, a love story
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New York City Will Require More Efficient Buildings
The mayor's office announces steps aimed at reducing energy use in city-owned buildings as it seeks deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions
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Blue Heron EcoHaus: Adding Walls and Roof
The double-stud exterior walls are modeled on those developed by Saskatchewan superinsulation pioneer Rob Dumont
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Domestic Hot Water
Gas or electric? Tank-style or tankless? There's no perfect solution.