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Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment? Hey Guys, Im looking at buying energy efficient windows for my home. I hear they can considerably reduce heating loss in winter while keep… Started by Tom Smith in General Forum	6	1 hour ago Reply by Franco Oyuela
Cooling effect from solar panels Is there any hard data out there or any personal experience about reduced cooling load as a result of solar panels installed on a south fac… Started by Tim Kendzia in General Forum	19	12 hours ago Reply by Daniel Baur-McGuire
Air gap above floor insulation--how big is the impact? I looked at a large new house today, and saw what I see in almost every house... the fiberglass batt insulation installed under the subfloo… Started by David Meiland in General Forum	21	12 hours ago Reply by Daniel Baur-McGuire
It is time for government programs to end. They become monopolies that block market solutions. Sent to Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Kaptur, Chairman Alexander, and Ranking Member Feinstein Dear Representatives on the DOE committe… Started by tedkidd in General Forum	3	on Saturday Reply by Dan Phillips
When can an oversized A/C be a good thing? I've always been a strong proponent for properly sizing A/C's together with home performance upgrades but with utility companies moving tow… Started by David Byrnes in General Forum	9	on Friday Reply by David Byrnes
Ecological faucets: Hot water is available as quickly as using a DHW loop, but without wasting water or energy. I am looking for partners, supports and funding. I am also looking for reliable information regarding the energy wasted in the DHW loops. I… Started by Claude Waudoit in General Forum	0	on Thursday
Learning Thermostat Just installed my first Nest learning thermostat. Really easy and affordable. Check it out and let me know what you think: http://www.nes… Started by Classic Residential, Inc. in General Forum	35	Dec 11 Reply by Franco Oyuela
Surprise loads We just finished up a two-year investigation at LBNL on the energy use of video gaming. Energy expenditures amount to about $6 billion annu… Started by Evan Mills in General Forum	4	Dec 6 Reply by Daniel Baur-McGuire
Blower door test for small apartment building Today I received a request to test 4 units for a small apartment building. He says the building is 32x52 which is 1560 SF. There is 4 apa… Started by Jerry Needham in General Forum	19	Dec 6 Reply by Daniel Baur-McGuire
Duct Cleaning? Good value or a waste of money? I have lots of my auditing customers who ask me about duct cleaning, and if they should do it. It seems like the only way to get them real… Started by Gordon Smith in Best Practices	39	Nov 30 Reply by Charles Buell