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Researchers Study Impact of Energy Disclosures on Home Sales
A sudy of Chicago home sales showed higher prices when energy costs are part of the listing, but researchers wonder if the results will be the same in a hot market
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Why Expensive Asbestos Litigation Just Won’t Go Away
Congress has chosen not to create a national asbestos injury compensation fund
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The Multi-Zone Heat Pump Issue
Why do multi-zone air-source heat pumps usually perform worse than single-zone ductless minisplits?
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Designing a Multifamily Building That Approaches Passive House Performance
Architect Jesse Thompson shares lessons he’s learned from three recent projects
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Massachusetts Bill Would Require Home Energy Assessments Prior to Sale
Realtors oppose mandatory energy reviews, claiming that owners of older homes would be at a disadvantage
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An Innovative Financing Tool That Makes Energy Efficiency Affordable
By rolling upgrade costs into monthly bills, utilities are helping customers save energy and money at the same time
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For Renewable Energy Advocates, the Tide Turns in Maine
Solar and wind projects get a boost, but the state is still divided over a new transmission line in the North Woods
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Electric Cars Could Make America’s Crumbling Roads Even Worse
State and federal taxes on gasoline pay for about three-quarters of what the U.S. spends on road maintenance
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Urban Rustic: Choosing and Installing a Ductless Minisplit
A right-sized system and three indoor heads spells comfort, even when a polar vortex blasts into town
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Details for Insulating a Double-Stud Wall With Cellulose
The wall assembly looks like the best value, but questions remain about how to get all that insulation blown in