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Condensation on Car Windshields
There are four types of window condensation, and each calls for a different fix
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We’re Pouring Millions of Tons of Salt on Our Roads
The use of salt to de-ice roads and parking lots has skyrocketed in recent years. As environmental consequences emerge, scientists propose creative solutions.
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A Small Town Confronts a Tough Reality: Housing Costs Too Much
An affordable Passive House project in New York State is aimed at helping workers crucial to a rural economy stay put
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World’s Tightest House Is On the Market
The Dillingham, Alaska, home goes up for sale as its owners prepare for a move
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The FHA Problem with PACE
The Federal Housing Administration says it will stop issuing new mortgages with property assessed clean energy loans
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Why Is Wood Burning Counted as Green Energy?
A loophole in carbon-accounting rules is spurring a boom in burning wood pellets in European power plants
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Six Steps to Success With Heat-Recovery Ventilation
Whole-house ventilation is one of the cornerstones of a high-performance house
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Resilient Design is a Money-Maker
A study shows a 6-for-1 return on investments in making buildings more resistant to floods, high winds, fires, and earthquakes
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Brick Chimneys With Multiple Flues
Wood-burning appliances are incompatible with a modern airtight home — especially if the home has a brick chimney with multiple flues
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Kingspan Kooltherm Phenolic Foam Rigid Insulation
A deep-energy-retrofit project uses Kooltherm as part of a high-performance attic insulation system