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Case Studies in Home Energy Management
Home energy management (HEM) systems have been evolving for decades and finally appear poised to enter the mainstream. The four case studies below provide additional insight into why different utilities have taken the HEM approaches ...
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New York Weatherization Breathes Easy
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Cost-Effective Weatherization in Philadelphia
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Weatherization Program Rallies in Virginia
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Youth Energy Conserves Home Energy
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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.
