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Zero-Energy Homes Are Ready for the Mainstream

Zero-energy (ZE) homes — efficient homes that produce or procure as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year — are often marketed as luxury homes,…

Musings of an Energy Nerd

Contemplating an Off-Grid Future

While my wife and I were away on a recent vacation, my brother was house-sitting at our off-grid home in Vermont. Halfway into our vacation, my brother emailed me to…

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Northeast Cleans Up Its Heating Oil

With a few holdouts, fuel oil dealers in the Northeast U.S. have completed a transition to ultra-low-sulfur heating oil (ULHO), a move that will bring a variety of environmental and…

Building Science

Pete’s Product Puzzle: Cetco RX-101 and Sika 703

What's the scary thing about the two products in the photo above? The scary thing is that it is rare to find a residential builder or architect who has seen…

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Green Roofs Could Reduce Heat-Related Deaths

Heat waves aren’t just a source of discomfort. They’re the nation’s deadliest weather hazard, accounting for a fifth of all deaths caused by natural hazards in the U.S. Most of…

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All About Dry Wells
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The Air in My House Is Too Dry
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Insulated Sheathing in a Cold Climate
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Heating a New House in Nova Scotia

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Zero-Energy Homes Are Ready for the Mainstream
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Green Roofs Could Reduce Heat-Related Deaths
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