Cooling
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Strategies for Cooling Your House
Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy?
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Taking My Own Minisplit Advice, Finally
The Energy Nerd gets a cold-climate heat pump
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Are Powered Attic Ventilators Ever a Good Idea?
Clearing up the ongoing confusion around the usefulness (or futility) of attic fans
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Passive Cooling in a Tiny House
Staying comfortable doesn't necessarily mean air conditioning
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Design Temperature vs. Degree Days
Both describe important but different climate features for a location
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Research Bolsters Hopes for Radiant Cooling
Demonstration project tests a 60-year-old theory on radiant cooling without the risks of condensation
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cooling
As the world gets warmer, more homeowners are opting for air conditioning. Here are your options.
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In-Floor Radiant Cooling
Already committed to radiant floor heating, a homeowner wonders whether the same system also can cool the house
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Energy Demand for Space Cooling Surges
At current growth rates, the amount of electricity used by air conditioners and fans will more than triple by 2050
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Simple Steps to Improve Air Conditioner Performance
If your air conditioner struggles to keep up in the heat, these measures can help
