Environmentally friendly building practices are a hot topic in the remodeling industry.
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Three governmental agencies have spearheaded an extensive initiative to promote energy efficiency.
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If the sun arcs to 35 degrees above the horizon at noon on December 21 and your living room windows face south, how much do you pay for heat that month? The question might sound hopelessly inscrutable, but not to Washington, D.C.-based designer and remodeler Alan Abrams, CPBD (certified...
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program and the Department of Energy have named the Energy Star 2004 Partners of the Year for Excellence in Efficient Products. Lennox Industries, Sea Gull Lighting, Whirlpool Corp., Good Earth Lighting, and Gorell Windows and Doors...
Remodelers who are particularly environmentally conscious may have already noticed that, starting at the end of August, the criteria for Energy Star-certified windows, doors, and skylights changed.The Northern zone is still the largest, dipping down into Arizona, and the Southern zone has shrunk...
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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...
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.