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How the Military is (Indirectly) Fueling the Solar Industry
If ever there was a champion of efficiency, the military would be it. Energy efficiency is no exception to this generalization. As The Solar Foundation (TSF) and Operation Free tell us in a recent...
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Convincing Homeowners of the Benefits of Air Sealing
A challenge contractors often face is convincing homeowners of the many benefits of air sealing. Often times, homeowners see this as no more than an additional expense that they do not need. However,...
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The Case for CFLs [Infographic]
With the cost of energy increasing at a steady rate, and the promise of record breaking summer heat looming in the near future, the time has come for consumers to think of effective and innovative ways...
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Convincing Homeowners of the Importance of an Energy Audit
Even though one of the biggest complaints from homeowners is high energy costs, convincing them of the value of a home energy audit can still be a challenge. The audit is quick and painless, typically...
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Microgrids, They’re Kind of a Big Deal
For locals participating in the Pecan Street Demonstration in Austin’s suburban town of Mueller, TX, residential carbon footprint data is about as available as square footage. Their home utility...
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How Much Will Energy Star Rated Appliances Save You?
When you consider that home appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers and laundry machines account for about 13% of your home energy costs, it only makes sense to take a close look at their...
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Why is a BPI Building Analyst training an asset?
In order to answer this, let’s have a short recap on what BPI stands for. The Building Performance Institute, or BPI, is an organism certifying energy efficiency efforts or energy audits in a house....
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The Difference Between Home Inspection and Energy Auditing [Infographic]
There are many skills that are shared by both home inspectors and energy auditors, and in fact many professionals are fully trained and certified in both of these fields. But for many who are looking...
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How To Connect Energy Improvements To Home Resale Value
There are many factors people use when determining where to buy a home. Despite the value, one consistently overlooked factor is the energy efficiency of the home. The energy efficiency or even a...
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How to Become an Energy Auditing Professional
Deciding to become a home energy performance professional is a major move in anyone’s career journey. People enter the field of energy efficiency from various occupations and careers and at various...
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