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Could it be lights out for conventional bulbs?
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By Stephani L. Miller. BuildingGreen, publisher of the GreenSpec Product Directory and of Environmental Building News, recently announced its choices for the Top 10 new green building products of 2003. The second annual award recognizes the most exciting products added to the Directory during the...
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The SAP will review the methodology, not the results; if an error is found, the EPA will make the necessary corrections and issue new findings. The SAP should release the results of its review in early 2004, which could lead to the results eventually shifting in either direction.
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Many manufacturers of roofing, insulation, windows, doors, and skylights are also Energy Star partners, working to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products. Recently, window and door manufacturer Jeld-Wen was named a 2003 Energy Star Partner of the Year for...
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The continuing interest in green building and in products that are manufactured with renewable resources has many homeowners considering alternatives to traditional building materials. Natural Cork, Artistic Tile, To Market, European Quality, and BHK all offer cork tiles and panels or planks.
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The latest kitchen and laundry appliances feature improved performance, space-saving designs, and energy-efficient operation. A multi-airflow system provides each interior shelf with its own venting duct.
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When the first 1.6 gallons per flush (GPF) toilets were introduced and installed in homes, both gravity-tank and pressure-assisted, consumers experienced a lot of frustration with the efficiency and performance. The 1992 National Energy Policy Act mandated the 1.6 GPF toilet manufacturing standard...
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Energy Star qualified products, such as washers and dryers, air conditioners, and dishwashers, can help homeowners save hundreds of dollars each year on utility bills. Energy Star qualified ceiling fans use more efficient motors.
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We recently did something we rarely do: A previous contractor walked off a high-end project run by an architect/construction manager, so we sent a crew to complete the exterior framing, trim work, and siding. Bob Chew, CGR, CKD, is head of the R.W. Chew Group, a company that owns RemodelWright....
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The Certified Forest Products Council (CFPC) has launched a new Web site (www.certifiedwood.org) that makes it easier to find and purchase lumber harvested using sustainable, environmentally friendly methods. The FSC's certification is the only one that earns points in the U.S. Green Building...