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gable walls, insulating
gables, sealing
Gabriel Enterprise houses
.... air tightness
.... Comfort Home partnership
.... consumer education
.... cost reductions
.... features
........ ductwork
........ framing
........ HVAC systems
........ insulation
........ mechanical ventilation
........ paints
........ radon control
.... Health-E Community program
.... marketing
.... quality control
.... Virginia Power Energy Saver Home Plus program
GAMA (Gas Appliances Manufacturer's Association)
.... on flood damaged appliances
.... GAMA book (Consumers' Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings for Residential Heating and Water Heating Equipment<\i>)
gaps, and R-values
garage door openers, electricity consumption (table)
garage doors, tight-sealing models
garages
.... air sealing
........ diagrams
.... cantilevered rooms over
........ diagram
.... CO exposure from
........ preventing
.... conversions
.... door openers, electricity consumption (table)
.... doors, tight-sealing models
.... energy-efficient construction
.... floors adjacent to
.... health hazards
.... insulating, diagram
.... pressurization tests
.... ventilation
garden apartment auditing
Gardner, Debbie, on candle labeling
Gardner, Mike
.... on blower door testing
.... on sizing air conditioners
Garret, The, House of Seven Gables lighting retrofit
Garrett, Doug, on ductwork repair programs
Garrison colonial houses, air leaks
gas
.... city gas, differentiated from natural gas
.... See also gas appliances; natural gas
gas appliances
.... combustion appliance venting types
.... flood damage retrofits
.... hybrid refrigerator-freezer/boiler/water heater systems
.... Japanese types compared to U.S. types
.... Miele dryers
.... National Fuel Gas Code and Handbook Set<\i> contact information
.... submetering
.... testing
........ AGA backdrafting test
........ combustion checks
........ cookstoves
.... See also CO poisoning; gas consumption; gas fireplaces; gas furnaces; gas heaters; gas stoves; gas water heaters
Gas Appliances Manufacturer's Association (GAMA)
.... Consumers' Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings for Residential Heating and Water Heating Equipment<\i> (GAMA Book)
.... on flood damaged appliances
gas bills
.... Habitat for Humanity house survey
.... PG&E rate increases
gas combustion, corrosion of furnace flues by
gas consumption
.... analysis as a basis for retrofit investment levels
.... calculating
........ electricity consumption compared to
........ water heaters
.... effect of consumer education programs (graph)
.... effect of weatherization
.... electricity consumption compared to
.... gas ovens
.... in multifamily buildings
.... and passive solar houses
.... typical household patterns
.... unpublished literature on
.... water heaters
........ calculating
........ MPSC study tables
gas cookstoves, See also<\i> gas ovens
gas costs, Prarie Crossing houses (graph)
gas fill in windows
gas-filled windows
.... gas fill (definition)
.... sound transmitted through
.... Thermotec R-20 windows
.... twin-coated glazings
gas-fired boilers
gas-fired heat pumps. See<\i> gas heat pumps
gas-fired integrated space and water heating systems
gas fireplaces
.... characteristics of efficient gas fireplaces
.... dampers
.... efficiency
.... frequency of use
.... integrated condensing gas fireplaces
.... pilot energy use
.... remote controls
.... soot stains from
.... standards for
.... studies
gas furnaces
.... AFUE ratings and sales figures
.... air requirements (table)
.... CEC Web site information
.... CO poisoning from
.... combustion failures
........ diagnosing
.... condensing gas furnaces
.... continuous
.... corrosion of furnace flues
.... electricity consumption
.... energy measurements
.... flood damage retrofits
.... importance of maintenance
.... with induced-draft fans
.... monitoring
.... pilots, standby energy losses
.... soot problems
.... upgrades, cost worksheet
.... vent dampers for
.... venting problems in energy-efficient furnaces
.... wall furnaces
.... warm air furnaces
.... See also combustion appliances; condensing furnaces; furnace flues; furnaces; heat exchangers; high-efficiency gas furnaces
gas heat pumps
.... savings
gas heaters
.... dangers of Type A chimneys
.... submetering
.... vent systems
.... ventless heaters, regulations for
.... See also gas fireplaces; gas furnaces; ventless gas heaters
gas heating
.... Energy Star Home program assessments
.... guaranteed annual bills
.... See also gas fireplaces; gas furnaces; gas heaters; propane heating systems
gas leak detection
.... tools
gas logs
gas manifold pressure in overfiring tests (graph)
gas ovens
.... CO problems
........ CO test protocol
........ exhaust port CO levels
........ field test findings
........ foil blockage of secondary air holes
........ information resources
........ monitoring CO levels
........ relieving with ventilation
........ repairs to ameliorate
........ time to reach maximum CO levels
.... electricity consumption
.... electricity consumption of igniters
.... energy-saving features
.... flood damage retrofits
.... as heating sources
.... self-cleaning oven energy use
.... See also gas stoves
Gas Research Institute (GRI) ventless gas heater guidelines
Gas Research Institute energy-saving modification study
gas stoves
.... energy-saving features
.... flood damage retrofits
.... pilot energy consumption (table)
.... sealed combustion
.... selecting
.... testing
.... vacation management
.... See also gas ovens
gas use
.... by multifamily buildings
........ attic types
........ disabled tenants
.... pre and post-weatherization (graph)
gas utility costs for Prarie Crossing houses (graph)
"Gas vs. Electric: An Equal Playing Field at Hand?" (Turrell)
gas water heaters
.... combustion problems
.... conservation measure cost-effectiveness (table)
.... direct-vent heaters
.... as electric water heater replacements
.... energy use
........ graph
........ table
.... flood damage retrofits
.... outdoor gas water heaters
.... outdoor installations
.... power vent heaters
.... quick-recovery sealed combustion water heater savings
.... underfired heaters
.... vacation management
.... See also combustion appliances; tankless water heaters; water heater insulation
Gavelis, Bill
.... on low-flow showerheads
GBA (Green Building Advisor) 1.0 software
.... case studies
.... climate-related information function
.... contact information
.... filtering concept
.... formulas
.... map functions
.... other software in conjunction with
.... price
.... user manual
.... Web site
GE continuous gas furnace
GE washing machines, Consumer Reports<\i> recommendations
G.E. See<\i> General Electric
Geltz, Christine, on lighting home offices
General Electric
.... CFL torchieres
.... continuous gas furnace
.... double-quad CFL
.... Energy Choice light bulb advertising
.... Genura compact reflector lamp
........ diagram
.... marketing policies
.... small refrigerators
.... Triple Biax CFL
.... washing machines, Consumer Reports<\i> recommendations
generators, emergency generators
Geo-Exchange systems. See<\i> ground source heat pumps
Georgia
.... energy codes
.... Office of Consumer Affairs loose-fill insulation practices studies
Georgia Power Company
.... attic insulation quality control program
.... ductwork repair program
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
geothermal heat pumps. See<\i> ground source heat pumps
Geothermal Technology office contact information
Gerardi, Rick, on TIPS audit software
Gerber Homes lighting retrofit experiment
Germany
.... combustion safety regulations
.... lamp recycling methods
.... low-flush toilets
Gertjejansen, R. O., siding moisture research
Getting Closer: A New Way of Understanding the Cultural Values and Rituals Surrounding the Use of Energy<\i> (EPRI)
Gettings, Mike, on NEAT software
geysers. See<\i> tankless water heaters
GFIs. See<\i> ground-fault interrupters
GFX graywater heat recovery systems
.... drawbacks
.... installing
.... performance
.... savings
GGNRA (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), Green Energy Parks program
ghosting
.... investigator checklist
.... See also soot stains; stains
GHPs. See<\i> ground source heat pumps
Gifford, Henry, on downsizing steam heating systems
Giles, Ken, on gas heater regulations
Gilleskie, Robert, compact fluorescent research
glass, electrochromic
glass doors, for fireplaces
glazing (in windows) (definition)
Glidden non-polluting paints
global warming policies, and HERS acceptance
glossaries
.... blower door terms
.... combustion safety
.... compact fluorescent lights
.... cooling loads
.... ductwork terms
.... lighting
.... moisture control
.... skylight energy aspects
.... solar gain through windows
.... Spanish-language terms for auditors (includes diagram)
.... utility deregulation
.... wall R-values
.... windows
Golden Carrot energy efficiency award
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), Green Energy Parks program
Goldfarb, Lynn K.
.... on lighting programs
Goldline time-based hot water control
Goldmacher, Steve, on CFL marketing
Goldner, Fredric S.
.... on data loggers
.... on multifamily water heating
.... on return line aquastats
Goldstein, David
.... on calculating electric vs. gas energy use
.... on LEMs
.... on tax credits
.... on utility deregulation and energy efficiency programs
Good Cents Environmental Home Program
.... See also Super Good Cents program (BPA)
Gopher on-line menu systems
.... energy efficiency information address sites
Gossamer Wind fan
.... blade design
.... contact information
.... energy-efficient light kit
.... motion sensor control
.... motor types
.... performance compared to Emerson fan
........ graph
........ tables
.... reverse switches
government. See<\i> state weatherization agencies; states; U.S. government
grade requirements for windows
.... table
Graham, Rick, on soot staining from candles
GRASP training programs
.... contact information
grass, water consumption
gravel roofs, whitening to reduce cooling load
gravity as a driving force for soot stains
gravity vent (definition)
gray literature
.... converting into other literature forms
.... locating
.... uses for
graywater
.... benefits of using
.... community benefits
.... definition
.... graywater standards for plumbing codes
.... health concerns
.... incentives for use
.... information resources
.... landscaping uses
........ plant water needs (table)
.... legislation encouraging use
.... pilot programs
.... savings from using
.... septic tank benefits
.... studies on use
.... for toilet flushing
.... See also graywater systems
"Graywater: An Option For Household Water Reuse" (Bennett)
graywater heat exchangers
graywater heat recovery
.... graywater heat exchangers
graywater plumbing codes
graywater reuse
.... See also graywater heat exchangers; graywater heat recovery
graywater systems
.... Alberta Sustainable Home methods
.... cost of installing
........ parts and approximate costs (table)
........ types of systems (table)
.... diagrams
.... European models
.... irrigation systems
.... plumbing
.... precautions for using
.... pumps
.... water savings
.... See also graywater heat recovery
Great Britain, thermal storage systems
Greatorex, Alan
.... on attic ventilation
"Green" appliances
Green Builder Program (Austin, Texas)
.... Web site
Green Building Advisor (GBA) 1.0 software
Green Building Conference 96
.... information resources
Green Building Resource team (Nevada)
green construction
.... Berkeley cohousing recycled construction methods
.... building codes
.... Civano housing development
.... construction waste management methods
.... cost-effectiveness concerns
.... definition
.... developer interest in
.... engineered framing
.... financing
.... Gabriel Enterprise houses
.... incentive programs
.... information resources
........ Environmental Building News<\i>
.... international techniques
.... labels
.... landscaping
.... marketing
.... NAHB criteria, Web site
.... New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Sustainable Development/Affordable Housing pilot program
.... rating options
.... recycling facility construction
.... reroofing
.... site waste reduction from SIPs
.... software
........ GBA (Green Building Advisor) software
.... Virginia Power Energy Saver Home Plus Program
.... Web sites
........ NAHB criteria
.... See also green construction materials; green design
green construction materials
.... Alberta Sustainable Home strategies
.... developer interest in
.... drainage material
.... earth
........ embodied costs
.... floors
.... GBA (Green Building Advisor) software information
.... information resources
.... insulation choices
.... recycled materials
.... roofs
.... siding checklist
.... Southface demo house
.... straw bales
.... straw panels
.... sustainable harvested wood
.... wood treatment
.... See also energy-efficient construction materials; green construction; recycled-material goods
Green County (Pennsylvania) Habitat for Humanity
.... energy cost concerns
.... energy savings from whole-house approach
........ heating consumption comparisons (table)
........ utility bill comparisons (table)
.... tightness of houses
.... water and sewage costs
.... whole-house building approach
green design
.... acceptance by developers
.... Civano housing development
.... communication techniques
.... GBA (Green Building Advisor) software
.... integrated design
.... marketing
green electricity
.... information sources
.... marketing
........ market segments
Green Energy Parks program
.... Golden Gate park
green mortgages
.... See also EEMs; EIMs
"Green Plug Dilemma, The" (Meier)
Green Power electric company
Green Seal standards
.... for compact fluorescents
Greenberg, Steve
.... on the E-Source Forum
.... on floor insulation
.... on Presidio energy improvements
.... on unpublished energy literature
greenhouse gas emissions levels, ARI policies
greenhouses
.... daylighting
.... energy consumption, table
.... information sources
.... as sunspaces
.... thermal mass
.... ventilation
"Greening of the White House Report"
GreenPlug energy savings
GreenStone Industries energy-bill-lowering guarantees
Gregory Thomas & Associates energy efficiency training programs
Greiner, Thomas H.
.... on CO poisoning
.... on gas heater regulations
Greiner, Tom, CO poisoning study
GRI (Gas Research Institute) ventless gas heater guidelines
Grieco, Andre
.... on window retrofits
Griffin, Kelley, on Spanish-language terms for retrofitters
grilles for air conditioners, quiet models
Grimsrud, David, on blower doors
Gross, Fred
.... on weatherization
ground-fault interrupters (GFIs)
.... electricity consumption
........ table
ground source heat pumps
.... acceptance
.... air source heat pumps compared to
.... air-source pumps compared to
.... in the Atlanta demonstration house
.... availability
.... benefits
.... closed-loop systems
.... conventional HVAC systems compared to
.... cooling cycles (diagram)
.... COP ratings
.... cost
.... cost-effectiveness
........ compared to other systems (table)
........ Geo-Heat Center findings
........ paybacks
........ predicted versus actual savings (table)
.... cost savings
.... efficiency
........ studies
.... energy savings
.... energy use
.... environmental benefits
.... Fort Polk military housing study
.... heating cycles (diagram)
.... horizontal ground loops (diagram)
.... installation configurations
........ diagram
.... installing
.... integrated space and water heating systems
.... LBNL studies
.... Little Rock military housing study
.... longevity
.... maintenance
.... mechanics
.... open-loop systems
.... paybacks
.... performance
.... performance problem reports
.... piping diagram
.... rebate programs
.... reinjection wells
.... Super Energy Savings Performance Contract program
.... vertical ground loops (diagram)
.... water heating
"Ground Source Heat Pumps Dig In" (Cataldo)
"ground source heat pumps Gaining Ground" (Rieger)
"Group Bridges Toilet Rebate Gap" (Chaplin)
GSHPs. See<\i> ground source heat pumps
guaranteed annual heating bills
.... calculations
"Guaranteed Home Energy Efficiency" (Chitwood)
guarantees
.... energy cost guarantees
.... energy efficiency guarantees
.... ERHV fuel savings guarantee program
.... Reward Wall Systems guarantee program
guarded hot boxes
.... diagram
Guardian Fiberglass damp-spray fiberglass insulation
Guarino, Dominick, on HVAC system maintenance
Gudger, Kenneth, on utility deregulation and energy efficiency programs
Guffey, Keith, on pressed adobe block
"Guide to Training Programs for Home Performance Professionals"
guidelines, technical guidelines for home energy rating systems
"Guidelines for Designing and Installing Tight Duct Systems" (Stum)
Gumz, Gary, on General Electric marketing tactics
gypsum as an additive in cast earth construction
gypsum board, thermal properties (table)
Gypsum Construction Handbook, The<\i> (United States Gypsum Company publication)
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