Sprayed Insulation
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What Is a Deep Energy Retrofit?
Beyond weatherization, a deep energy retrofit is a remodel that aims to cut energy use by at least 50%. How deep can you go? The sky (and your budget) is the limit.
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Get a Green Grip on Stimulus Cash
What online resources are available to remodelers and builders who want to participate in energy efficiency programs funded by the stimulus package? We identify a few sites that offer program…
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Insulating Roofs, Walls, and Floors
Choose the Right Insulation for Each Part of the House UPDATED 4/12/2013
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Environments for Living
A Rating System Based on Performance Rather Than Points
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Beyond Weatherization: More Stimulus Money Coming
$3.2 Billion in Block Grants For Efficiency Measures WASHINGTON, D.C — Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes will soon receive $3.2…
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The Time for Building Green Homes has Arrived
_The Link Between Energy Efficiency and Our Country's Best Interests Are Now Well Understood. Here's five reasons why the time is ripe to build and remodel green_ In my last…
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Heating and cooling the outside
What's wrong with this picture? a) The air handler and duct work are in the hottest and coldest part of the house. b) The wall insulation isn't working. c) There's…
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The Best Way to Insulate a Rim Joist
One of the biggest energy leaks in most houses -- the rim joist
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The Building Envelope
The Envelope and Structure Provide Shelter from Wind, Water, Heat, and Cold
