Energy Efficiency Standards
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Efficiency Standards: A Few Steps Forward, A Few Steps Back
New energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans will take effect as planned, but other revised standards are in an illegal limbo
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The Passivhaus/Almost Passive House Faceoff
A Vermont couple discovers that building a superinsulated home on a tight budget means investing some sweat equity and making a few trade-offs
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The Politics of Light Bulbs
Energy-efficiency advocates lost a battle when the House of Representatives voted to withhold funding for enforcement of light-bulb efficiency standards
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Moving Toward Passive House in New Zealand
A newly established construction company aims to develop a line of homes inspired by the Passivhaus performance standard
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A Performance-Oriented Approach to Desert Green
A professional group in California’s Coachella Valley focuses on getting the most out of residential mechanical systems
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DOE Funds Free Digital 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
Designed to produce gains of about 15% in residential energy efficiency, the 2009 IECC gets federal stimulus help
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Taking Sides on Efficiency Rules for Manufactured Housing
As it develops energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing, the DOE is being challenged to balance stringency and cost, prescriptive measures and performance requirements