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Weatherization’s Political Fallout
Whatever the successes and failures of the expanded Weatherization Assistance Program, its critics have made it a favorite target
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Georgia Pulls the Attic-Ventilator Plug (Sort of)
The state residential code allows only solar-powered versions; plug-in powered attic ventilators will no longer be allowed
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The i-House Finds Its Way to Market
Clayton Homes has delivered energy-efficient modular homes to customers in 10 locations across the country
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In Search of the ‘Green Economy’
The ‘green economy’ is hard to define and assess, but there’s enough data to indicate it is having positive effects on employment and the environment
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Judge Dismisses Gifford’s USGBC Lawsuit
Debate about the energy performance of LEED buildings will continue, whether or not Gifford appeals the ruling
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The Army’s Net Zero Energy Mission
Conservation of energy, water, and other resources is now a top priority for military installations from Hawaii to West Point
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Energy Star’s ‘Most Efficient’ Appliance Label
A pilot program aims to encourage manufacturers to develop ‘better than Energy Star’ appliances
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A Bipartisan Team Pitches a PACE Revival
A new House bill would counter concerns by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the terms of energy-efficiency retrofit loans
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The EPA Rejects a Proposed Requirement for Lead Dust Testing
The agency shelved the controversial dust-sample testing requirement, but also beefed up requirements for debris containment and worker training
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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