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Clean Breathing in Production Homes
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For the best ventilation performance, whole-house air distribution is key. [continue reading]
How to get Shading Right
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Recent improvements to window technology make substantial air conditioning energy savings possible. However, shading remains a time-tested method to accomplish the same end. [continue reading]
The Energy Penalty of Poor Duct Design
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A home with a poor duct system can't be energy efficient no matter how tight or well-insulated it is. [continue reading]
The Current State of Duct Leakage Measurement: Field Evaluation of Five Methods
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A study of test methods for duct leakage revealed that there is room for improvement in this evolving field. [continue reading]
Beware the Closed Bedroom Door
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It may sound like a tabloid news story, but building science researchers have found that simply closing a bedroom door can create serious safety, comfort, and health problems in a home. [continue reading]
Ceiling Fans: Fulfilling the Energy Efficiency Promise
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Ceiling fans, and their light kits, can be substantial energy users. Changes in product design and consumer education offer major savings opportunities. [continue reading]
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How Third-Party Utility Providers Work
Many people know that there are ways to save on your utility services, however there are plenty of people who ...
Neil Grigsby
Northwest Energy Star Super-Efficient Homes—#6: The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House
The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House is one of six super energy-efficient homes being highlighted this year by Northwest Energy Homes&...
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