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The Latest in Home Efficiency News
Common-Sense Steps Can Cut Home Energy Bills
January 10, 2013
“American homes are built for cheap energy and we are not in the cheap energy era anymore,” [read full story]
War Veterans Go Solar
April 14, 2011
After returning to the States in 2006, Padilla says his wartime experiences were part of the reason he put solar panels on his house. [read full story]
Taking The Sizzle Out Of Summer In The City
July 8, 2010
As the mercury soared into the triple digits this week along the East Coast, you can bet it was even more stifling in the asphalt and concrete jungles of cities like New York and Washington than in nearby rural areas. [read full story]
How to Cut Your Home Energy Costs This Summer
MAY 13, 2010
Summer is just around the corner and most of us will be cranking up air-conditioning units. But how can you save money and still stay cool this year? [read full story]
Clean Start
December 30, 2009
You’ve already changed out every light bulb in your house (right?) and have derived so much satisfaction from watching your Con Ed bill shrink that you’re hungry for more savings. [read full story]
Homeowners Getting a Push to Caulk, Insulate Those Air Leaks
December 16, 2009
The proposed "cash for caulkers" program aims to encourage homeowners to invest in things like caulking air leaks around windows, doors and in crawl spaces and basements, adding insulation in walls and attics, and installing more efficient heating and cooling equipment. [read full story]
Building Performance Institute Included in 'Cash for Caulkers' Recommendation from PERAB
December 10, 2009
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI), a nationally recognized standards development and contractor credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit work, is pleased to be included in President Obama's proposed national weatherization incentive program.... [read full story]
Obama Administration Weighs Incentives for Home Improvement
December 1, 2009
The Obama administration is talking to big home-improvement retailers about using more federal dollars to encourage homeowners to replace leaky windows and insulate the walls as part of a broader effort to spur hiring. [read full story]
A Stimulus That Could Save Money
November 17, 2009
The one highly visible success of the stimulus program has been the cash-for-clunkers program. It induced a boom in vehicle sales this summer that clearly would not have happened otherwise. [read full story]
Obama Trumpets Energy Grants
October 28, 2009
The Obama administration launched a clean-energy blitz Tuesday, with President Barack Obama sweeping into this Central Florida hamlet to unveil $3.4 billion in stimulus grants for advanced electricity-grid projects.... [read full story]
Improving Energy Efficiency to Improve Odds of Selling a Home
September 3, 2009
When real estate agent Lisa Triantafilidis takes clients out to look at one of her listings, two questions typically top their lists of concerns: [read full story]
Before Adding, Try Reducing
June 15, 2009
The U.S. government is committing billions of dollars to support renewable energy such as wind- and solar-power plants. Some say it should use... [read full story]
This Old Wasteful House
April 5, 2009
NEVER before has America had so many compelling reasons to preserve the homes in its older residential neighborhoods. [read full story]
Packing Heat: The Firepower of the Lowly Caulk Gun
March 6, 2009
Like a lot of Americans, moving-company owner Art Delaney has been trying to curb his energy use to help the planet and pinch pennies. [read full story]
Think Big About Energy-Efficiency Measures, but Plug the Little Leaks
February 21, 2009
Most of the discussion about energy efficiency has focused on new construction and major renovations. [read full story]
