EnergyFIT Philly Gentrification Without Displacement

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EnergyFIT Philly Gentrification Without Displacement

Low income weatherization providers nationally face a dilemma. Too often, the highest-use households do not qualify for existing programs, because their homes need extensive repairs that must be done before the roof can be insulated ...

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Energy Efficiency Through Education and Low-Cost Measures

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September 01, 2005

There are many benefits to combining energy efficiency with energy education.The strategy is cost-effective, and it can reach many people with a low investment of time and money. It helps participants understand how energy ... [continue reading]

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Artists Housing Achieves Energy Star Performance

Author: Kimberly Vermeer
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July 01, 2005

Artists converting old industrial buildings into studio live/work spaces is a familiar story in many urban areas, but the conversion of a decrepit former factory into Brookside Artists Housing came with numerous twists and turns. [continue reading]

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Attic Accesses: High Priority or No Big Deal?

Author: Jim Melesky
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March 01, 2005

Some calculations answer the question, How much does proper attic access insulation matter? [continue reading]

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Raise the Roof?

Author: Dan Auer and Claude Iosso
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January 01, 2005

The King County Housing Authority adds insulation and slope while removing ventilation to make a more energy-efficient and durable roof. [continue reading]

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Pollution Occurrence Insurance

Author: Robert C. Adams
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January 01, 2004

For weatherization assistance program providers, obtaining affordable coverage is unexpectedly difficult. [continue reading]

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Weatherization Training Takes Off in the Southeast

Author: Bill Beachy and Alex Moore
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January 01, 2004

To increase cooling efficiency in hot climates, trainers are taking the whole-house approach where it hasn't gone before. [continue reading]

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