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Wind Farms Kill Scores of Eagles
Government biologists say at least 67 bald and golden eagles have been killed by wind turbines in the U.S. in the last five years
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Air-Sealing an Attic
If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to climb into your attic and plug as many holes as you can find
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Energy-Saving Features of the Serenbe Community
EarthCraft-certified homes at Serenbe are energy-efficient, and planned transit improvements will also help save energy
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Solar Panels Are Now a ‘No-Brainer’
Just like granite countertops, residential PV systems are becoming a standard option for home buyers
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Spray Foam Insulation Does Not Work with All HVAC Systems
Before you use spray foam insulation in an attic, make sure the HVAC system is compatible
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Icynene Announces a New Spray Foam Insulation
The medium-density closed-cell foam uses water as its blowing agent
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Spray Foam in Cold Climates
You can’t install spray foam on a cold, wet substrate
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Why Weatherization Isn’t Enough
It’s hard to reduce residential energy consumption without paying attention to house size and plug loads
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All About Wood Stoves
It might make sense to heat your home with wood — even though firewood is the least convenient of all common fuels
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Serenbe: a Green Town in the Making
Developer Steve Nygren is putting New Urbanist principles into practice at the Serenbe Community outside Atlanta