Energy Efficiency - Page 27 of 76

Electrification Can Be a Smart Investment
Making the switch from propane or oil to electric heat reduces total energy use and often saves money.
Net-Zero Historic Victorian
SALA Architects beefs up the energy efficiency and revives historical details of an early 20th-century house.
Confessions of an Energy Dinosaur
Builder Scott McBride reflects on the disconnect between the act of building a house and making it energy efficient.
Three Types of Heat Pump Heat
Conventional heat pumps can provide pumped heat, supplementary heat, or emergency heat, depending on how cold it is outside.
A Geothermal Heat Pump Takes Care of Heating and Cooling
Required by the developer because they're quiet, ground-source heat pumps are also efficient.
Air-Sealing and Insulating
Planning ahead and focusing on the details are the keys to creating a tight envelope with Zip System sheathing and spray foam.
Spray-Foam Insulation
Learn about the pros and cons of spray polyurethane foam—a high-performance material found in the walls and roofs of many of today's energy-efficient homes.
All-Electric Buildings Can Work in Cold Climates
Deep efficiency combined with photovoltaic panels can drastically improve the economics of electrification.
In Favor of Wood-Fiber Insulation
Learn about the benefits, properties, and installation methods of this unique insulation developed in Germany.
Bruce Harley’s Minisplit Tips
A Vermont energy consultant provides expert advice on using air-source heat pumps to heat and cool a home.

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