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Gulf Coast Upgrade
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Affordable and efficient can co-exist — even after a disaster [continue reading]

If You Build It, They Will Come. . . But Will They Buy?
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With few banks loaning money and a more competitive market, how can high-performance new-home builders market their homes? Here are some success stories. [continue reading]

Battle of the Walls: Peak Reduction
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Three homes, with different wall systems but otherwise nearly identical, test the theory that night cooling cuts peak energy use in the Southwest United States. [continue reading]

Moving Back Home to New Orleans
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Project Home Again develops a replicable model for post-Katrina rebuilding. [continue reading]

ECM Efficiency
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Electrically Commutated Motors (ECM) in air-handler fans promise improved efficiency. But does improved technology necessarily mean efficient HVAC systems? [continue reading]

Wisdom Way Solar Village
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It takes a village in this Massachusetts community to create sustainable, affordable housing. [continue reading]

Lakeland Habitat for Humanity
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Soon all Habitat homes will meet Energy Star standards. A Habitat affiliate in Florida is already exceeding Energy Star standards in some of its new homes. [continue reading]

Deep Energy Cuts for a Fresh Start
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Asdal Builders achieved an 80% reduction in energy use in an existing home without sacrificing the comfort of the occupants. [continue reading]



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Passive Proponent—Q&A with Brandon Weiss
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