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Solar Jobs, Nevada Update, Codes Lawsuit, Chicago Energy Reporting
A roundup of recent developments in green building
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Foundation Plan for a Snowy Climate
When building on a slab, how much distance should separate wood framing and grade to prevent rot?
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California Leads the Nation in Net-Zero Projects
A tally of net-zero-energy buildings in the U.S. and Canada gives Sacramento the highest city total
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Preventing Water Entry Into a Home
To lower your home’s indoor relative humidity, you need to address all sources of water entry
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A Kit House for the 21st Century
A Maine company has developed a prototype building insulated with curved structural foam panels
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Settings Matter
Keeping your new gadgets merry and bright without a higher electric bill
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A Reprieve for the Incandescent Bulb?
Researchers have tweaked conventional incandescents to make the bulbs far more efficient
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The Pros and Cons of Skylights
Consider both when designing or fixing a home
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New Rules for Ceiling Fans
The Department of Energy has proposed a new efficiency standard for ceiling fans and a final rule for ceiling fan light kits
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Renewable Portfolio Standards Produce Big Savings
A study by two national labs finds that benefits from renewable energy requirements added up to billions of dollars in 2013