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Editorial: My Apartment in Tokyo
Every time I visit Japan I learn something new, and my most recent trip was no exception. This time I stayed in an apartment, which exposed me to several new energy-related devices. First, what’...
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The Floods and the Feds
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The Mississippi and its tributaries have receded, but the flood's damage is still being calculated. One of the unknowns is the impact of the flood on energy efficiency. The initial reports are grim. [continue reading]
It's the Duct's Turn for Retrofits
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Pity the poor neglected duct. Put end-to-end, there are enough of them in American homes to reach to the moon and back. [continue reading]
Cheap Electricity
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A minor revolution is occurring in the electricity supply industry. A flood of cheap natural gas, combined with high-efficiency, low-cost combined-cycle gas turbine generation units, has made it possible to supply electricity at very low prices. [continue reading]
Lessons from the Electrical Frontier
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More and more households are opting for photovoltaic (PV) electricity supply systems, and with them a change in household technology and lifestyle. In fact, a recent study estimates that at least 25,000 homes operate "off the grid," relying on PV to harvest electricity and on batteries to store it. [continue reading]
Dear Bill Clinton
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Now that you have moved into the White House, we would like you to take a careful look at your new home. Is it energy-efficient? We doubt it. [continue reading]
Refrigerators, The Grand Coulee Dam, And Coil-Cleaning Brushes
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Why do refrigerators deserve so much attention? The pie charts show one reason: refrigerators use a lot of electricity. [continue reading]
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Electrifying Buildings for Decarbonization
Seventy million American homes and businesses burn natural gas, oil, or propane on-site to heat their space and water, generating 560 ...
Lindsay Bachman, Diane Chojnowski, Jim Gunshinan
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Home Energy Pros Forum has reached a milestone. We are welcoming our 6,000th member to the premier online community for ...
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