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New York Cohousing Community Nears Completion
A third neighborhood at EcoVillage at Ithaca includes the largest cluster of Passivhaus certified single-family houses in the U.S.
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Nine Surprising Signs That Momentum Is Building for Climate Action
While huge obstacles remain, there are indications in the U.S. and around the world that progress is possible
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Smart Scheduling Helps Projects to Finish on Time
Whether you’re a pro or a homeowner contracting your own project, meticulous planning will help you to stay on time and on budget
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A Small California Utility Restructures Rates
The municipally owned utility in Redding proposes to triple access charges to $504 a year
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Is Passivhaus Right for a Cold Canadian Climate?
An owner-builder runs the numbers and wonders whether the strict requirements of the Passivhaus standard make sense for his new house in Saskatchewan
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Canadian High School is Called ‘Greenest on Earth’
An initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council selects the school from among 40 that were nominated worldwide
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Outward Vapor Diffusion
Airtight wall and roof assemblies must accound for outward wintertime vapor diffusion to prevent moisture accumulation problems
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The Case for Continuous Insulation
Building codes now recognize the increasing use of exterior rigid foam insulation
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How to Save an Old House
A historic Cape gets a dry basement and an insulation upgrade without losing its traditional character
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In Maine, A Battle Royal Over Energy Policy
Legislative proposals would scrap net metering and eliminate the state's renewable portfolio standard