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What Is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Beyond weatherization, a deep energy retrofit is a remodel that aims to cut energy use by at least 50%. How deep can you go? The sky (and your budget) is the limit.
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Get a Green Grip on Stimulus Cash
What online resources are available to remodelers and builders who want to participate in energy efficiency programs funded by the stimulus package? We identify a few sites that offer program…
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Environments for Living
A Rating System Based on Performance Rather Than Points
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Beyond Weatherization: More Stimulus Money Coming
$3.2 Billion in Block Grants For Efficiency Measures WASHINGTON, D.C — Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes will soon receive $3.2…
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Minnesota Faces An Acute Shortage of Energy Auditors
Gearing up to Spend Weatherization Money Will Take Time ST. PAUL, Minn. — With a flood of federal dollars headed their way, Minnesota officials are scrambling to find enough home-energy…
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Sunroom Addition in Rhode Island
The goal was to raise sustainability but not costs The owners of this traditional Rhode Island home wanted to better express their eclectic taste when upgrading their cramped porch to…
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Changes to ASHRAE’s Residential Ventilation Standard
Window Opening Is No Longer an Option; Garage Air Barrier Requirements Tightened. ATLANTA, GA — The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has published four amendments…
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Supply Ventilation
Supply Ventilation Pressurizes the House
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Heat Distribution
Forced Air and Hydronic: Ducts, Pipes, and Tubes Should Be Short and Leak-free