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Ventilation in the 2019 California Energy Code
It is not unusual for California to be first and unique. Just one year after the 1973 oil embargo exposed this country’s reliance on foreign oil, California was the first state to implement a ...
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Energy-Saving Strategies - Think Again
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The rules regarding home energy savings are changing. New technologies and shifting realities are showing us that many of the old energy-saving dictums are now obsolete. If, for instance, you look at the top energy-saving ... [continue reading]
When Retrofitting A/C, Do the Ducts Too?
Three contractors weigh in on the often complicated decision homeowners have to make when repairing, reconfiguring, or replacing their ducts. [continue reading]
Retrospective - Black Stains in Houses: Soot, Dust, or Ghosts
An experienced ghost hunter explains the possible sources of and solutions to black soot under doors, on walls, and in other places in homes. [continue reading]
A/C in the Southeast, Part 2: The Best Way to Cool Homes in Humid Climates?
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Effective Strategies for Dealing with Ducts in Unconditioned Spaces
Three methods to reduce thermal losses associated with ductwork in unconditioned spaces are discussed. [continue reading]
The Formaldehyde Threat
Keeping healthy indoor air quality was as important in 1984 as it is today. Unfortunately, formaldehyde is still a threat to homeowners. [continue reading]
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Our Blog Has Moved
Thanks for your interest in contributing a blog to the Building Performance Journal (formerly Home Energy magazine). We’re ...
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Is Energy Efficiency an American Value?
Energy efficiency is good for the economy, good for families, good for workers, and good for the environment.
