Energy Efficiency - Page 15 of 76

Floor Thermostats Now Compatible with Voice Control
All thermostats from WarmlyYours can now be used with Hey Google and Amazon Alexa, saving energy and keeping you warm.
Why Heat Pumps Are the Answer to Heat Waves
In this modeling, a heat pump is more economical and more effective than an AC unit.
These Technologies Will Move Renewable Energy Forward
New battery types and advanced renewable fuels are on the horizon.
Passive-House Standards for Everyone
A builder brings affordable, near-zero-energy homes to the most in need through a career at Habitat for Humanity.
Air-Leak Tracer
The Fog Puffer is a smoke pencil that helps find air leaks during blower-door tests.
A Fresh Take on Tradition
A renovation with a focus on increased space and sustainable systems transforms a historical home.
House of Four Gables
The remodel of a 140-year-old two-story home maximizes floor space and is designed to take on another 100 years.
Why You Need Blower-Door Testing
Understanding where structures leak is the first step toward building tighter, more energy-efficient homes.
What’s the Science Behind a Code-Built Wall?
Building scientist Christine Williamson and Brian Pontolilo discuss how wall assemblies work and break down the four control layers.
Build or Build Not, There is No Try
There are always challenges to overcome in home building. Ian Schwandt reflects on how he adapted with changing timelines and cost challenges to successfully self-build an affordable high-performance home.

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