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A Case Study in Converting from Two-Pipe Steam to Hydronic Heating

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Heating Loads: Upstairs Versus Downstairs

Author: Ian M. Shapiro

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September 06, 2017

Some time ago, my colleagues and I at Taitem Engineering observed that two-story buildings with open staircases used significantly more heat downstairs than upstairs. We saw this in two buildings. This led to further investigation ... [continue reading]

A/C in the Southeast

Author: Debbie Sniderman

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March 01, 2014

Part 1: Challenges of Cooling in Hot-Humid Climates [continue reading]

For HVAC Contractors, Home Performance Delivers a Year-Round Blast

Author: Leah Thayer

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September 25, 2012

Last December’s weather was no more extreme than the norm in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where temperatures can swing from above 100°F in summer to below zero in winter. Yet for Air Solutions Heating &... [continue reading]

179 Henry Street

Author: Dan Rieber

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August 30, 2012

A Case Study in Converting from Two-Pipe Steam to Hydronic Heating [continue reading]

Unusual Wood-Burning Insert Installation

Author: John Krigger

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November 07, 2010

Energy expert continues to learn from a deep energy retrofit of his Montana Home. This time he's installing a wood-burning stove to save money, add ambiance, and provide security during emergencies - like when runaway trains knock out a town's power. [continue reading]

Monitoring Results for the Factor 9 Home

Author: Rob Dumont

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September 03, 2010

Canadian building scientists and a family of four set out to build a home that uses nine times less energy than the average - and half the water. [continue reading]

Current Status of Residential Cogeneration

Author: Nicholas Christopher

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November 01, 2009

Almost all of our electricity is produced by large centralized power plants that supply power to the electric grid. Only one-third of the fuel energy supplied to these coal and natural gas power plants is ... [continue reading]