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Das Haus’ passive model can be seen in action across the U.S. and Canada through November. Upcoming stops include Toronto, Cambridge, Mass., and Washington, D.C.
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A recently passed bill may incentivize utilities to subsidize homeowner purchases of the systems.
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Lack of knowledge and fear of being monitored remain sources of hesitancy says a survey by energy market intelligence firm Pike Research, which looked at what consumers want from energy management systems, their opinions of current products on the market, and how likely cost affects decisions.
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Facebook application will help consumers make efficient choices.
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The new Sunshower SSIP home is crafted to withstand a wide range of natural disasters.
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Energy Star saves money. Repeat. If only it were that easy. A builder in Chicago talks about the hurdles of being an Energy Star partner, and what you can do to get your clients to build green. (Hint: It’s about the utility bills.)
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The Energy Star-rated project features a finished and unfinished unit.
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The proposals would have extended the lapsed $500 Existing Home Retrofit Tax Credit.
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The agency says window manufacturers must be able to substantiate claims for cost savings and efficiency.
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Two national organizations, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Institute of Buildings Sciences (NIBS), recently signed an agreement to collaborate on industry research about the design and construction of high-performance residential and commercial buildings.