Energy Efficiency- Page 4 of 22
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The Four Control Layers of a Wall
How water, air, vapor, and temperature controls lead to a durable building envelope and a comfortable, efficient home
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Critics Claim Agreement Helps Home-Building Industry Block Tougher Energy Codes
In exchange for guaranteed seats on a code-writing committee, the National Association of Home Builders pledged support for later code changes
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Energy Efficiency Groups Balk at New Appliance Rules
Critics say a change proposed by the Department of Energy would undermine efficiency standards for many home appliances
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Need Updating
A broad coalition has urged Congress to modernize and extend expired energy efficiency tax incentives
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In a Pinch, Choose Energy Efficiency Over Solar
Energy-efficient windows and more insulation will save homeowners more than PV in the long run
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Proposal to Cut Efficiency Budgets Makes No Sense
The Trump administration's new budget cuts energy efficiency and clean energy programs
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Energy Efficiency Delivers Green Dividends in Red and Blue States
The energy efficiency sector employs twice as many people as the fossil fuel industry
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Department of Energy Proposes Changes in Efficiency Rulemaking
Critics claim the new procedures will make it more difficult to set standards and lead to more carbon emissions
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Regulators Plan Rollback of Light Bulb Efficiency Rules
Energy advocates react with alarm, citing billion-dollar losses to consumers and more greenhouse gas emissions
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Efficiency Is Still the Best Energy Deal
Renewables are getting cheaper but energy efficiency, on average, still costs utilities less