Energy Efficiency- Page 9 of 22
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Connecticut Starts an Energy Label Program
The Home Energy Score is designed to tell homeowners and home buyers how energy-efficient a house might be, and how to improve performance
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Developing Ratings For Window Shades
A manufacturers’ trade association and the U.S. Department of Energy will share costs to develop ratings for window attachments
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Should the DOE Increase Furnace Efficiency Standards?
The battle over minimum furnace efficiency continues with a new proposal to go to 92 AFUE
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Maine Slashes Its Efficiency Program
Some lawmakers are fuming, but the utilities commission says the law is 'crystal clear'
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Elevator Shaft Vents Blamed for Big Energy Losses
A new study reports that leaks in New York City apartment buildings waste thousands of dollars annually in lost heat
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A Second Look at a Surprising Study on Energy
An earlier report found tougher energy codes have not reduced the use of energy, but the analysis was off-base
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Reviving Old Masonry Buildings
A new online book offers details on how to bring historic masonry buildings up to modern efficiency standards
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Most Home Buyers Would Pay Extra for Efficiency
But a majority of home buyers are totally confused by green marketing jargon
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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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Maine Hosts a ‘Pretty Good House’ Conference
The day-long seminar will help builders balance energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and cost