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Is Electric Resistance Heat Really 100 Percent Efficient?
In the argument of site energy vs. source energy, which is right?
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Andersen Corporation Wants to Invest More in the Circular Economy
GBA speaks with the company’s new chief sustainability officer, George Bandy Jr.
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From Ready-to-Build to Reality
Looking to provide plans for low-energy, healthy homes that the average builder could tackle at reasonable prices, the Just Housing design team share their proof of concept, the Evergreen House in Duluth.
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Testing Window Glass Performance
Two tools that can evaluate and confirm window- and door-glass performance
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Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Thermostat?
Understanding setbacks and thermostat settings will keep you comfortable and allow you to use your heating-and-cooling system efficiently
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Passive House on Piers
The project goals for this house in coastal Maine included minimizing carbon and site impact and maximizing comfort and efficiency
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The Best Technique for Insulating Around Windows
Depending on the situation, there is some latitude in how to seal the gap between the window and rough opening
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Revisiting Pipe Insulation
Insulating hot water lines and hydronic heating pipe saves energy and money. It's nice when it looks good, but more important is performance.
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Maine Puts Business at the Core of Weatherization Training
The Weatherization Business Lab aims to grow the next generation of home-efficiency experts
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The Most Neglected Part of HVAC Design
Good HVAC design doesn't start at the beginning—it starts at the end
