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Home Energy magazine

Volume 17, No. 4
July/August, 2000

Departments

Editorial
The National Crisis 
That Wasn’t

Letters
Ducts; Gas Retrofits; Carpets

Software Secrets
New Pluses for EnergyPlus

House Doctor
Hot Water Options

Tips of the Trade
Why Push 
Performance Testing?

Field Notes
The Greening of an Architect




Trends 

Energy Ratings 
for Rental Units

New Research Facility 
in Texas

VerticalAxis Washer 
Beats the Odds

Performance Tests 
Bring Comfort &
Code Compliance


Cover photo:
courtesy of CSIRO

Feature Articles

Walking the Talk: 
Energy Efficiency in the Reicher Home

by Colleen Turrell

DOE Assistant Secretary Dan Reicher talks about the changes he’s made in his home, as well as changes he expects to see in the industry.

Storm Windows Save Energy

by Colleen Turrel!

Storm windows, long used to cut wintertime energy losses, are also effective at air sealing.

Treating Termites Right

by Stephen Meder

Termite treatments can be environmentally benign—and still be effective.

Motors Matter

by Jeanne Byrne

Home appliance motors devour more energy than you might think. Here’s the latest on improving their efficiency.
 

Utility Training Takes to the Field

by Jeanne Byrne

Utility training centers open their doors to outside contractors.

EEBA Aims at Training

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