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How Worried Should You Be About Asbestos in Older Homes?
From duct tape to pipe wrap to vermiculite insulation, older homes can contain a lot of asbestos
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Federal Agencies Can Pick the Green Rating System They Like
In a final rule, the Department of Energy says that federal agencies are free to choose any system that is appropriate — as long as it meets certain conditions
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Setting Roof Trusses at the Potwine Passivhaus
Once all of the wall SIPs were fastened in place, it was time to install the roof trusses
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Massachusetts is Tops in Energy Efficiency Poll
An annual scorecard ranks the Bay State first in the nation; Wyoming comes in last
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In Nevada, Calls for a Smart Meter Probe
After reports that 70 smart meters have been ‘consumed,’ fire chiefs in two cities ask regulators to find out what's up
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A New Ground-Mounted Solar Array
My newly installed PV modules are delivering a lot of amps to my batteries — a fact that re-ignites my sense of wonder and excitement
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Solar Energy Costs Fall in 2013
Analysts expect the trend of lower prices to continue for the next couple of years
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Hard Truths of Home Performance
Residential energy retrofit work isn’t cost-effective
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Hammer & Hand Shares Its Construction Guide
A construction company from the Pacific Northwest posts its best practices manual online ‘in the spirit of collaboration’
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Spray Foam Insulated Homes Need Ventilation
Contractors who don't ensure adequate ventilation put themselves — and their customers — at risk