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Heating with Oil - New Developments
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Because of new burner technologies, low sulfur fuels, and bio fuels, North Americans are finding out what Europeans have known for a while - heating with oil makes good sense. [continue reading]
Flow Control Gains in Accuracy
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A new flow meter is easier to use than a Duct Blaster, and more accurate than the temperature rise method. [continue reading]
Weatherization Test Drives Spray Sealant
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New aerosol spray technology can allow weatherization crews to seal even tiny duct leaks in places that are difficult to reach using conventional methods. [continue reading]
Those Wild Ducts in Your Walls
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More than three-fifths of the households in the U.S. heat or cool their homes with ducted forced air systems, so chances are good that air ducts are lurking within your walls, floors, or ceilings. [continue reading]
The Energy Penalty of Poor Duct Design
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A home with a poor duct system can't be energy efficient no matter how tight or well-insulated it is. [continue reading]
Building a Boiler Side-Arm
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A boiler is generally more fuel efficient than a standard gas water heater, especially when the boiler is fully loaded. [continue reading]
Fuel Use in Multifamily Buildings
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Multifamily buildings with more than five units make up about 17% of all U.S. housing, yet scant information exists on the fuel use of these building in specific locations (see "Multifamily Statistics"). [continue reading]
Ground Source Heat Pumps Dig In
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Ground source heat pumps (sometimes called geothermal heat pumps, Geo-Exchange Systems, or GHPs) most often exchange heat with the ground by means of a ground heat exchanger. [continue reading]
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Leading California's Zero Energy Homebuilding Efforts
In 2008, California set a bold new goal for its homebuilders. The California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan makes it ...
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The Second Energy Efficiency Day is Fast Approaching - Here's What You Can Do
Looking to get involved in the second annual Energy Efficiency Day on October 5th? Last year's first-ever national event was ...
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