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Deep Energy Retrofit: Apply the Energy Efficiency Pyramid
A deep energy retrofit is done to save energy and invest wisely. To get the most bang for your buck, the scope of work should follow the energy efficiency pyramid.
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Fiber Optics for Daylighting
High-tech ‘active daylighting’ is a pricey but cool option for bringing natural light into dark interiors
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7 Steps to an Energy-Efficient House: 6. Appliances
Buy Energy Star (or better) fixtures, appliances, and lighting
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Tubular Skylights Introduce Daylight to Dark Homes
This solution for daylighting is less expensive than standard skylights and can bring natural light to places that windows can't reach.
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GREEN BUILDING TIP: Design for Efficient Lighting
The right combination of task and ambient lighting can save energy
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IRC Lighting Upgrades: Efficient Bulbs and Gasketed Fixtures
New provisions in the IRC and IECC are making houses greener
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More Lighting Options, Please?!
Lighting energy-efficiency continues to improve, and last fall the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended Energy Star labeling to LED fixtures. While few Energy Star-labeled LEDs have yet made it to…
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How do I know when a building product is really green?
'Green' makes an eye-catching label for all sorts of products. It’s a bandwagon every marketing company in the U.S. would like to climb on. Confronted with this advertising claim, what…
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Lighting and Phantom Loads
Lighting and Phantom Loads Offer Opportunities for Energy SavingsUPDATED 10/21/2011
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Remodel Project: Bathroom
While You're Updating the Fixtures, Don't Forget about Water, Moisture, and Ventilation Issues
