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Calculating Heating Degree Days
A lot of people know the number of HDD for their location ā but where does that number come from?
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Study Finds No Direct Link Between Wind Turbines and Health Problems
A Canadian panel finds the noise made by turbines can be annoying but sees no clear link to health problems. Both sides find something to like in the report.
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A First Look at the Official WELL Building Standard
Now that it is defined, it makes a bit more sense ā but Iām still not convinced
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Arizona Energy Program Threatened
State regulators consider a proposal that would eliminate efficiency requirements that lower demand for electricity and gas. Advocates cry foul.
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An Energy Upgrade On a Budget
A homeowner has to choose among recommendations from an energy audit: More insulation, new windows, or an air-source heat pump?
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Solar Electricity Growing More Competitive
A report from Deutsche Bank says 47 states will reach grid parity in 2016 if the federal tax credit doesn't change from current levels
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Borrowing a Cellulose Blower From a Big Box Store
Put on a dust mask and get ready to lay down a deep blanket of cellulose on your attic floor
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Connecticut to Get Its First Utility-Scale Wind Project
A ruling by the state's Supreme Court clears the way for development of two small projects in the northwest corner of the state
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Comparing North American Window Frames to European Frames
Thin North American window frames with a high U-factor sometimes perform about the same as European window frames with a lower U-factor
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Passivhaus Open House Tours
International Passivhaus Days are coming up, with open houses planned on Nov. 7-9 in many locales ā even Urumqi, China