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Let’s Solve This Insulation Puzzle
Writing from Long Island, New York, Joe C describes repairs that he's been making to his house to correct water and insect damage. Two of the four walls of the…
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Survey Finds Growth in Zero-Energy Housing
Net-zero housing is still a very minor player in overall construction starts, but the numbers are rising steadily, according to an annual survey now in its fourth year. The total…
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In Los Angeles, Green Technology Gets a Helping Hand
More than a dozen green technology firms will be getting a boost over the coming months as they show a broader audience how they can help the Los Angeles region…
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How Electricity Prices Vary Across the U.S.
You might consider moving to Hawaii for its balmy weather and postcard-perfect beaches, but it won't be for cheap power. A state-by-state listing of electricity costs finds Hawaii at the…
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Does My Vent Hood Need Makeup Air?
Dave B plans on installing a range hood in the kitchen of his new house so any evidence of the blackened redfish or pan-seared scallops he might want to cook…
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EPA Readies New Rule Limiting Appeals on Pollution Permits
Individuals and community advocates who are unhappy with pollution permits granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now have an opportunity to appeal the decisions before an independent tribunal called…
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More Waste, Less Recycling in U.S.
The U.S. represents 4% of the world's population but produces 12% of municipal solid waste and recycles less of it than other developed countries, according to a new report from…
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New Rockwool Plant Divides a West Virginia Community
Green builders and bloggers often hail mineral-wool insulation as an environmentally attractive alternative to plastic foams. But construction of a $150 million factory in West Virginia to meet growing U.S.…
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Huber Settles Infringement Lawsuit Over Zip System Sheathing
Huber Engineered Woods says it has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with a competitor, ending sales of an integrated weather-resistant sheathing panel similar to Huber's popular Zip System product. In…
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My House Won’t Cool Down
Not even the most powerful residential air conditioning unit on the market is enough to keep Ryan Welch's Alabama home cool and comfortable. With the HVAC equipment located in what…
