Energy Conservation
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Living Building Challenge Gets an Update
A new Core Green Building Certification includes the basics for sustainable design
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North Carolina Reverses Building Code Changes
After a homebuilders association objects to the cost of new energy conservation standards, a state panel strikes some changes from the books
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Ontario Imposes Tougher Ventilation Requirements
The changes should be welcomed, but homeowners and builders may not be ready to implement them
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Utility Will Test the Effectiveness of Smart Meters
Chicago's Commonwealth Edison wants to find out whether these devices really help people curb their use of electricity
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U.S. Towns Race for Conservation Supremacy
Georgetown University offers a $5 million prize for the community with the best energy-saving strategy
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Study: Green Building Codes Don’t Save Energy
A researcher finds that strict building codes in California have failed to lower energy consumption while adding thousands to construction costs
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The Economic Plus of Energy Conservation
A new analysis shows that the cost of saving energy is less than half that of building new generating plants
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Behavioral Programs Help Reduce Energy Use
Smart meters in combination with web access to information helped consumers reduce their use of electricity in Minnesota and Massachusetts
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A Heartland Approach to Energy Efficiency
In Kansas, a shift toward energy conservation driven by economics, patriotism, and a desire to reduce dependence on foreign oil
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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.
