Blogs- Page 358 of 594
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Stay Away from Foil-Faced Bubble Wrap
This R-1 product can be used to make Halloween costumes, but should never be used as insulation
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Lessons From Our House That Could Be Applied More Affordably
Yes, our house cost a lot more than I would have liked, but many of the ideas used in it could be implemented more affordably
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Experimental House on Track for Net-Zero Operation
Occupied by a simulated family, the PV-equipped NIST house is more than halfway through its first year of operation
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Induction Cooktops, Steve Jobs, and a Lone Nut Dancing
The physics behind the induction cooktop is fascinating
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Should I Insulate My Cold Water Pipes?
Pipe insulation reduces the chance of frozen pipes in cold climates and eliminates condensation in all climates
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N.H. Town Blocks Big Wind
Danbury votes to prohibit energy projects that would threaten the ‘health, safety and welfare’ of town residents
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A Construction Trade Fair in Germany
At the BauTec 2014 conference in Berlin, manufacturers promoted new building materials, touted their HVAC equipment, and distributed free beer
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Maine Utility Seeks Surcharge for Renewables
Central Maine Power asks regulators for permission to impose a ‘standby charge’ for customers who generate some of their own power
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When the Gas Pipeline Shuts Down
What would happen to urban residents if utilities stopped delivering natural gas and electricity?
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Going High-Tech With an Induction Cooktop
Induction cooktops respond quickly, avoid gas combustion, are tops in energy efficiency, and limit risk of burns