Appliances and Plug Loads
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Report on the Clean Energy Economy
Market forces and government incentives are creating a growing number of renewable energy jobs
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8 Tips for Cooling Down a Hot Second Floor
A first-aid kit of short-term solutions for bringing down the temperature of uncomfortably hot upper floors
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Three Ways to Test a Dehumidifier
Determine if your dehumidifier is working to its rated capacity and efficiency using a few inexpensive diagnostic tools and these calculations
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Low-Voltage Lighting Saves Copper
In response to the soaring cost of copper and need to reduce its use in residential projects, companies are popping up to supply fixtures compatible with a DC distribution system
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Introducing the 120-volt Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heater
The good news is the model can save thousands of dollars. The downside is limited backup heat, which could mean running out of hot water.
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Three Types of Heat Pumps
Pros and cons of single-, two-, and multi-stage heat pumps for heating and cooling
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Living the 100-amp Lifestyle
Converting a home to all-electric service often comes with a blanket recommendation for 200 amps but there’s an argument to be made for going on a “watt diet”
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Home Electricity Monitoring
A year's worth of data is informative for learning how you use energy, which shines the light on ways to economize. Here are some easy-to-adopt home-energy-use monitoring tools.
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Planning for Back-up Power
What is the best electric panel configuration to service a house during a power outage?
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How to Map Electrical Circuits
A systematic approach to mapping electrical panel circuits and organizing the data in preparation for going all electric
