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    Winter 2019 Contributors

    Winter 2019 Contributors

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    Living Better with Less Energy

    By Larry Weingarten and Zak Vetter

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    A Range of Debate

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    By Leslie Jackson

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    How to Sell Real Estate Professionals on Sustainability Improvements

    By Holly Welles

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    BPA Urges Congress to Advance Energy Efficiency in Buildings to Address the Climate Crisis

    BPA Urges Congress to Advance Energy Efficiency in Buildings to Address the Climate Crisis

    By Kara Saul Rinaldi

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    What Contractors Wish Homeowners Knew About Building or Renovating a Home

    By Megan Ray Nichols

    Most homeowners don't know what goes into the planning and construction of a house. And the rise of ...
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    Count of Zero Energy Residences Grows 59% Across the U.S. and Canada

    By Leslie Jackson

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