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How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy
China has achieved remarkable growth in its installed renewable capacity over the past two decades. Now it must move ahead with reforms to its national electricity system.
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The Science of a Quiet Home
Learn about strategies for controlling residential acoustics and noise from the surrounding environment
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Cold-Climate Vapor Control
Contrary to the American IRC, the Canadian NBC allows only one method of vapor management to be used in a residential building
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A Fresh Look at R-Value
Marketers of radiant barriers and spray foam have a history of false statements about R-value
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An Avoidable Downside to Heat Pumps
Heat pumps have an Achilles' heel in the form of improper pairing with electric resistance auxiliary heat
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Building Affordable High-Performance Housing
What are the essentials, and what gets trimmed from the budget?
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Minneapolis 2040 Plan Reinstated
But is there enough political will in this progressive town to build the equitable housing the city needs?
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Defunct Barn Turns Tasteful Home
An engineered solution uses a catwalk for roof support and to create open interiors for artful furnishings
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Prioritizing Home Performance Upgrades, Part 1
Guidance on where to start and how to progress when performing energy upgrades on an existing house
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Residential Water Treatment Systems
Learn about filtration system types and formulations, disinfection, and how to know whether your water needs treatment
