Blogs
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The Myth of Carbon Offsets
Satellites detect no real climate benefit from 10 years of forest carbon offsets in California
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SponsoredWebinar: Choosing Materials and Products for a Green Home
Experts share insights for making selections that will result in a high-performance building
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Implementing Energy-Saving Advice Isn’t Always Easy
Learning to live with imperfection
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Wind Washing and Insulation R-Value
An explanation of the potential effect of wind on insulation's capacity to resist heat transfer
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SponsoredChoosing a Healthier Paint
For the chemically sensitive, and healthy house enthusiasts, focus on VOCs, fumes, and odors of wet paint
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A Boost for Clean Energy on Brownfields
New federal incentives can help communities repurpose brownfields into high-value sites that support a clean energy economy
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Revisiting the Passive Solar Debate
Is it possible to incorporate passive solar design principles when construction plans are underway?
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Heat Pumps for Cold Climates
Advances in air-source heat pump technology have led to equipment that is effective at low temperatures. Here’s a look at how they work and why they are a viable option.
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Will a Heat Pump Water Heater Freeze Your Basement?
Study demonstratesthe effects of heat pump water heaters on surrounding air temperature
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Measuring Natural Air Leakage
How to calculate ACHnat and reasons it can be a useful metric
