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Measuring the Health Benefits of Energy Efficiency Programs
Scores of programs in the United States and abroad have the goal of saving energy and improving human health. Programs commonly address exposure to mold, lead, and radon as well as malfunctioning or inefficient appliances, ...
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Unvented Gas Space Heaters: Drainless Sinks?
The other day I went to the building supply store looking for materials for my kitchen remodel. [continue reading]
Putting Pressure on Building Codes
Last winter, in Oregon's Willamette Valley, a family was spending their first season in a new custom colonial-style house. [continue reading]
Clearing the Air: Filters for Residential Forced-Air Systems
Residential energy auditors commonly find problems caused by dust and other airborne particles in forced-air heating and cooling systems. [continue reading]
Mechanical Ventilation for the Home
All houses and apartments need an efficient way to exhaust stale, moist indoor air and introduce outdoor air. [continue reading]
Fundamentals Of Moisture In Houses
Moisture problems occur in buildings throughout North America, in almost every climate. The most common symptoms are mold, mildew, and condensation, and these can impair the health of the occupants, cause discomfort, and decrease the life of the structure. [continue reading]
Air Sealing in Occupied Homes
There are few areas of residential construction that are so commonly misunderstood as air movement within and through houses. [continue reading]
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Is Energy Efficiency an American Value?
Energy efficiency is good for the economy, good for families, good for workers, and good for the environment.
