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A Net Zero Energy Home Grows Up

In 2005, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver teamed up with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to design and build a net zero energy (NZE) home.

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Heating Loads: Upstairs Versus Downstairs

An investigation into why two-story buildings with open staircases use significantly more heat downstairs than upstairs.

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Microhousing: A Lived and Learned Experience

Leah Hodgson describes the experience of designing, building, and living in a microhouse built on a 5-foot x 8-foot trailer bed.

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Air-Sealing Tips for Efficiency That Lasts // Part 4: Protect Your Air Barrier

By 475 High Performance Building Supply Team

This is part 4 of a series that describes how to air seal the most difficult parts of buildings. A service cavity and vented rainscreen ...

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Case Studies in Home Energy Management

Home energy management (HEM) systems have been evolving for decades and finally appear poised to enter the mainstream. The four case studies below provide ...

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Survey: 9 of 10 Americans Want to Protect the Environment, But They're Focusing on the Wrong Things

By Lee Ann Head

A new national survey finds good news for the environment: Nine out ...

Energy Efficient Appliances Save Consumers Cash

By Deborah E. Miller

In the home performance industry, we are doing the Lord’s work by ensuring that the homes ...

How to Hook Every Type of Homeowner

By Todd Bairstow

When homeowners have an HVACR need, 80 to 90 percent begin their search for a provider on the Internet. Braving ...

Energy (Oil, Natural Gas, Electricity, and Renewables) Outlook for Homes and Businesses in 2017

By Shawn Weeks

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