Editorial: The Rising Cost of Water

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Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for the Home

Author: Steven Bodzin
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July 01, 1997

Over a third of America's domestic hot water is heated by electric resistance elements. For many residences, electric resistance is a more expensive method of water-heating than fossil fuels or solar, but there are buildings where these latter alternatives aren't feasible. [continue reading]

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Dampers, Reclaimers, and Pumps--Oh My!

Author: Doug Johnson and Edward Wyatt
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July 01, 1997

Next to space conditioning, water heating is the largest energy user in most homes. However, opportunities for savings aren't always obvious. [continue reading]

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The Toilets Conservationists Like Best

Author: Warren Liebold
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March 01, 1997

The subject of consumer choice and toilet quality has become increasingly important since the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) set new national minimum-efficiency standards for water closets, showerheads, and faucets. [continue reading]

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Take It Outside: Water Heaters Get Fired Up

Author: Ted Rieger
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November 01, 1996

In much of the United States, converting electric water heaters to gas can reduce household energy costs. However, many properties-particularly multifamily homes-have space limitations or venting problems that make such a retrofit impossible. [continue reading]

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Try These On for Size: New Guidelines for Multifamily Water Heating

Author: Fredric S. Goldner
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July 01, 1996

Energy professionals have long been frustrated by the lack of reliable data for sizing domestic hot water (DHW) equipment in multifamily buildings. [continue reading]

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Water Heaters and Energy Conservation- Choices, Choices!

Author: Larry and Suzanne Weingarten
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May 01, 1996

The most useful answers can be given if the questions tie into the broader context of getting the most from the whole water-heating system. [continue reading]

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HOMES Act Will Save Homeowners Energy, Money

Kara Saul Rinaldi

HOMES Act Will Save Homeowners Energy, Money

Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) re-introduced the Home Owners Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Act, H.R. 2127, yesterday ...

Adventures in Blower Door Testing

Macie Melendez

Adventures in Blower Door Testing

When Steve Mann (of Home Energy Services) asks you to come along for the first blower door testing in a ...

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