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One year into having our rooftop solar panels installed here in Portland Oregon, we’re living off the sun. That’s to say, we producing slightly more electricity than we’re using. Yippee! (The wonks…Continue
Started May 23, 2013
Of course, behaviorism works. So does torture. Give me a no-nonsense, down-to-earth behaviorist, a few drugs, and simple electrical appliances, and in six months I will have him reciting the…Continue
Started May 13, 2013
As the staff of Home Energy magazine, we're constantly reading, editing, and writing about ways that home performance professionals help people save money and energy in their homes. Because we're so…Continue
Started Apr 22, 2013
Did you know that even when your appliances are turned off they are still costing you money? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 75% of appliance energy use occurs when your appliances are…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Bozzi May 14, 2020.
While attending the 2013 Solar Decathlon in southern California, we also had the pleasure of attending DOE’s Housing Innovation Awards ceremony. Impressed by the various builders committed to…
Posted on January 6, 2014 at 8:30am
High-performance windows come in a variety of designs and offer multiple benefits to consumers. The term “energy-efficient” has become an integral part of the homebuilding industry but it’s a term that can be confusing to those who don’t do enough research on either new or replacement windows.
High-performance windows substantially reduce…
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Real estate investor Kassi Pelley had bought and sold a number of “fix-and-flip” homes in metro Denver when she fell down the rabbit hole of green building and certifications. She’s gotten a price bump – the “green premium” – on every home she’s upgraded and certified since, and she hasn’t looked back.…
Posted on December 23, 2013 at 8:30am
Before you even think about adding solar, you need to understand that there’s more to energy efficiency than using renewable energy resources. It's important to know that your home is at its most efficient when it has a tight building envelope.
Posted on December 16, 2013 at 8:30am
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