Energy Efficiency- Page 8 of 22
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Low-e Storm Windows Are Big Energy Savers
A new study finds that low-e storms lower annual heating and cooling costs by an average of 10%
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How the Stack Effect Can Defeat Your Winterizing Efforts
Some of the standard tips for winterizing a home may give you a warm and fuzzy feeling but won't give you a warm and cozy house
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Detailing Exterior Walls in Minnesota
A GBA reader seeks an energy-efficient wall design that will be free of mold and last a long time
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LEDs Could Get A Lot Cheaper
As researchers develop new materials to replace rare-earth elements, steep cost reductions are possible
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Video Gamers Could Save Billions in Energy Costs
Researchers say choosing more efficient components and making some adjustments in settings could reduce energy use by 75%
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California Efficiency Program Off to a Slow Start
Three years after voters approved a new tax plan that would help schools save energy, the state has very little to show for it
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Must the Three Pigs Die?
Robert Bean says that combustion, customization, and complexity are the bane of buildings
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Fuel Economy Rules Top 2014 Energy Savings List
Energy intensity is down sharply from 1980 levels, due to vehicle fuel economy standards, appliance efficiency standards, and more stringent building codes
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Device Simplifies Building Rehabs
A backpack-like device catalogs a building's layout and mechanicals while an inspector walks through, creating a 3-D map
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Is Spraying Mist on Your Air Conditioner the Answer to High Bills?
Or are devices like the Kickstarter-funded Mistbox just another diversion?