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Is Weatherization Cost-Effective?
A recent study claims that weatherization measures cost more than they’re worth — but the study’s analysis is flawed
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Saudi Arabia Embraces Solar Energy
As it tries to curb oil consumption at home, one of the giants in the oil business sees a future in solar-generated electricity
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What LEED Credit Is Almost Never Achieved?
It’s earned in just 2 percent of all certified projects, less than any other possible credit
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Device Simplifies Building Rehabs
A backpack-like device catalogs a building's layout and mechanicals while an inspector walks through, creating a 3-D map
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Is Spraying Mist on Your Air Conditioner the Answer to High Bills?
Or are devices like the Kickstarter-funded Mistbox just another diversion?
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Government Estimates on Renewables Are Way Off
U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts are consistently wrong, misjudging solar and wind growth and misleading policymakers
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Could Pool Pumps ‘Store’ Renewable Energy Better than Giant Batteries?
California plans to spend billions of dollars on batteries to even out the flow of power from wind and solar sources, but maybe there's a better way
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A Novel Way to Store Energy
A start-up company proposes to use pressurized water and old oil and gas wells as part of a system that stores energy
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At a Pretty Good House in Maine, Siding and Septic
The 1,000-gallon septic tank is installed and we decide to use white cedar shingles for our siding
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A New Version of WUFI is Available
This release of the energy modeling software includes a version that can be downloaded for free