Blogs- Page 190 of 591
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Is a Ventless Fireplace More Efficient Than a Condensing Furnace?
An energy conversion conundrum for building science geeks
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U.S. Looks to Europe for Energy Retrofit Model
A government-funded pilot program will attempt to replicate an approach to net-zero retrofits pioneered in the Netherlands
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What Is a Green Home Worth?
Appraising and financing high-performance homes: Some advice for prospective homeowners
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Flatrock Passive: Air Sealing the Penetrations
Detailing the penetrations for exterior receptacles, a wood stove flue, and plumbing vents requires careful planning
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Carbon Emissions By the Construction Industry
A new book addresses greenhouse gas emissions associated with building materials manufacturing and construction
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Hemp Insulation Comes to North America
A Canadian firm opens a factory to produce hemp insulation for the residential construction market
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A Chinese Firm Is Convicted of Stealing Trade Secrets
While attention was focused on new tariffs for imported solar cells, a federal jury convicts a Chinese firm of making off with wind turbine technology
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A Better Way to Encourage Efficient New Homes
Using the HERS Index is more versatile than the prescriptive approaches that some builders are trying to avoid
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IRS Allows Tax Credit for Solar Battery Retrofit
The ruling affects only the couple requesting the tax break, but some insiders say it's a breakthrough
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Solving an Ice Dam Problem With Exterior Rigid Foam
Eight inches of polyiso, a second layer of roof sheathing, and new shingles cost the same as a standing-seam roof without any insulation