Feature Articles
by Andrew M. Shapiro and Brad James
Windows are where we often look to improve the
energy performance in old homes. But don't rip out those old sashes yet.
A field study in Vermont suggests that "remove and replace" and not necessarily
the way to go when it comes to old windows.
by Jeff Ross Stein
Home energy ratings attempt to predict typical
energy costs for a given residence and estimate the savings potientials
of various energy retrofits. But one question has gone unanswered: how
accurate are these ratings at predicting actual energy consumption? A new
analysis suggests the ratings could do better.
Will Home Energy Rating
Systems
Become Market Driven?
Differences between
HERS and HERS
by Arnie Katz
There is a substantial gap between energy-efficient
construction and what is currently being built. The problems range from
lack of training to carelessness. But there are ways to cure the problems
and bring best practices into widespread use.
by Rick Clyne and Steven Bodzin
There are many software packages available to
evaluate residential energy conservation measures. Energy-10 is among the
new generation of easy-to-use programs that have been helping architects
and engineers evaluate the details of building energy use at every step
in the design process. |
