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Fundamentals of Psychrometrics, Part 1
Laying the foundation to understand the psychrometric chart
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Developing Ratings For Window Shades
A manufacturers’ trade association and the U.S. Department of Energy will share costs to develop ratings for window attachments
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Get Ready for a New Energy Code
The 2015 version of the International Energy Conservation Code promises only marginal gains in efficiency
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Does This Roof Need a Vapor Retarder?
The open-cell spray foam in the rafter bays provides an air barrier but not a vapor retarder
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How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Drywall can stop air leaks when it’s installed with caulk, foam, and adhesive
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Sub-Slab Mineral Wool
Some builders have begun installing a continuous horizontal layer of mineral wool insulation under concrete slabs
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Vermont Legislators OK a Big Push for Renewables
The legislation will require 55% of utility sales to come from renewable energy sources by 2017, rising to 75% by 2032
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Prepping for Spray Foam
Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d think
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‘Always On’ Electronics and Appliances Waste Billions
A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council pegs the loss at $19 billion every year
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Does the Nest Thermostat Save Energy?
Three independent studies plus a white paper by Nest give the answer