Energy Star Home
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A Failure That Stalls the Certification of Many Energy Star Homes
The new commissioning procedures in Version 3 of the program have exposed a well-known air flow deficiency
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An AC Sizing Benchmark for High-Performance Homes
Fighting air-conditioner rules of thumb with a new rule of thumb
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The Energy Star Homes Program Raises the Bar with Version 3
The Energy Star program — the first rung on the green building ladder — is scheduled to get more stringent, with new airtightness and HVAC mandates and tougher requirements for larger homes
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A Custom Builder’s Journey to Green
Part 1: Green building won’t seem as scary if you start with a small step — perhaps an Energy Star home