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Net Zero Energy Hot Water
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Mallard May 12, 2016. 18 Replies 2 Likes
I'm about to invest in a new hot water heater. I have grid-tie solar and was planning on installing an 80-gallon solar thermal electric hot water tank. It has one 4,500 watt heating element on the…Continue
Best Insulation For Older Building With Potential Moisture
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roy L. Miller Mar 27, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have an older redwood sided home that has the siding nailed directly onto the framing. There's a layer of felt paper over the framing, but it hardly qualifies as a "moisture barrier" by our modern…Continue
Wooden Plugs For 2" Insulation Holes
Started this discussion. Last reply by tedkidd Apr 20, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Our operation, Rising Sun Energy Services, insulates a lot of walls using cellulose blown in through 2" holes. As simple as a tapered 2" plug might be, we've been having a very hard time sourcing a…Continue
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Air gap above floor insulation--how big is the impact?
Started by David Meiland in General Forum. Last reply by Sean Lintow Sr yesterday. 9 Replies 1 Like
It is time for government programs to end. They become monopolies that block market solutions.
Started by tedkidd in General Forum. Last reply by Dan Phillips yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Cooling effect from solar panels
Started by Tim Kendzia in General Forum. Last reply by Dennis Heidner on Saturday. 18 Replies 1 Like
Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?
Started by Tom Smith in General Forum. Last reply by Dannie Jackson on Saturday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
When can an oversized A/C be a good thing?
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Sean Lintow Sr replied to David Meiland's discussion Air gap above floor insulation--how big is the impact?Dan Phillips replied to tedkidd's discussion It is time for government programs to end. They become monopolies that block market solutions."Not all states used deemed savings or modeled savings. Don't throw the baby out with the…"
Dan Phillips replied to David Meiland's discussion Air gap above floor insulation--how big is the impact?"I wonder if you could do an experiment. Leave a section of the floor insulation as is. …"
Dennis Heidner replied to Tim Kendzia's discussion Cooling effect from solar panels"I had missed your query originally made a couple of years ago. Yes it does make a…"
Dannie Jackson replied to Tom Smith's discussion Are Energy Efficient Windows worth the investment?"If you look at the R factor of the window and compare it to old school single pain glass windows…"
Dannie Jackson replied to tedkidd's discussion It is time for government programs to end. They become monopolies that block market solutions."Something that bothers me which is very similar to the concerns about agencies and programs…"
Dannie Jackson replied to Tim Kendzia's discussion Cooling effect from solar panels"I would assume two things about this idea, first of all you would definitely shade the roof and…"
Charles Buell replied to David Meiland's discussion Air gap above floor insulation--how big is the impact?"You want to install enough insulation that the room temp line is within the insulation---not…"
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Hi Dan,
I don't remember presenting at Build It Green. Maybe at ACI national a few years back? Hope you still want to "friend" me!
Hello Dan,
I am a member of Home Energy Pro's site and have found it to be a great resource. I have been around the energy industry and have new social media website focusing on energy conservation: www.greenplug.nu
Im reaching out ot members who already share the same interest as Green Plug District will focus on. We have a founders page up and looking for pepole to join for free create a profile and start adding content at: http://w321503.s182.ufhosted.com/gp-forum/
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