Industry insiders believe the major drivers of home-efficiency improvements will soon shift to performance-based incentives and standards.
For homeowners needing that extra motivation to make energy-efficient upgrades, the 2009 ARRA tax credits may be just the ticket.
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Hybrid or dual-fuel HVAC systems allow homeowners to control use based on fuel prices.
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Remodelers should weigh other upgrade opportunities and the possibility of diminishing returns before moving forward with solar water heating for their clients.
The InfraCam SD offers more image storage, higher quality, and more post-processing capabilities than previous models, the maker says.
UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber batt insulation offers both thermal performance and sound absorption, the maker says.
Formaldehyde-free MR faced fiberglass batts use a water-based acrylic binder that meets California's Section 01350 standards.
CertaSpray polyurethane foam insulation is now GreenGuard certified for indoor air quality. When applied, the closed-cell foam insulation expands to fill openings that could potentially leak air.
With a green roof tax incentive bill introduced to Congress and a Green Roof Professional designation offered by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, green roofing is one the move.
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One family with a stake in the industry broadcasts its energy use as an exercise in efficiency.