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Gray is the New Green
Projections say that by 2015, 36 U.S. states will have some degree of water shortage. Graywater can be reused as a solution to this pending problem.
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Gray is the New Green
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Projections say that by 2015, 36 U.S. states will have some degree of water shortage. Graywater can be reused as a solution to this pending problem. [continue reading]
Did Cash for Appliances Work?
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It’s a huge success? It hasn’t gone anywhere? Actually, it’s a little of both. Fifty states and six territories have launched Cash for Appliances programs since late last year. ... [continue reading]
Monitoring Results for the Factor 9 Home
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Canadian building scientists and a family of four set out to build a home that uses nine times less energy than the average - and half the water. [continue reading]
Looking for a Comfortable Low-Flow Shower Experience
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Q. John Koeller notes how the plumbing industry has taken advantage of the lack of any prohibition against multiple head and body spray luxury shower installations resulting in many very high flow installations (“... [continue reading]
Danger in the Shower: 2008 Forum Looks at Hot Water
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On average, water heating accounts for 15% of residential energy consumption. In the past few years, there has been an explosion of interest in meeting domestic hot water needs more efficiently. New hot-water-generating technologies, structured plumbing ... [continue reading]
Mining Platinum in Arizona
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Platinum certification is the highest green-rating achievable in the LEED for Homes program. This means a net zero energy, net zero carbon and net zero water home that is comfortable, healthy, beautiful, and sustainable. [continue reading]
The Spanish Sun
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With a name nearly synonymous with sun, Spain has become one of the European Union’s top vacation destinations. The tourism industry has taken a liking to Spain’s fair-weather resources, but with ... [continue reading]
Sustainable Sites Intitiative
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The Sustainable Sites Initiative takes green building standards outside. [continue reading]
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Conversations from the Wx Frontlines: Robert Parkhurst
At the most recent National Weatherization Training Conference that took place in New Orleans, Louisiana, six people were presented with ...
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Home Performance and the Real Estate Market: A Perfect Match
If the home performance industry had an online dating profile, it would likely be looking for someone with a great ...
