Energy Efficiency- Page 22 of 22
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A Modest New House Proves Green Doesn’t Mean Expensive
#Typical Looking, Uncommonly Efficient and Healthy This rather typical-looking single-story ranch house is very uncommon in a lot of ways. It's super energy-efficient, it has superior indoor air quality compared…
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Do Window Shades Save Energy?
_Yes, but high-performance windows and exterior shading may save more_ While it's theoretically impossible for anything to actually save energy, interior window shades can indeed keep summer heat out and…
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Energy Star Raises the Bar for Home Builders
_New Standards Push the Energy Envelope 50% Past 2006 IECC_ A couple of interesting announcements from Sam Rashkin, the national director of Energy Star for Homes: new standards that raise…
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The Building Envelope
The Envelope and Structure Provide Shelter from Wind, Water, Heat, and Cold