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green housing: Retrofitting Older Homes to be More Green - 01/22/09 09:38 AM
Photovoltaic roof panels that harness solar energy create electricity for the home, heat water, and improve indoor lighting.
As the nation's home builders embrace green building in growing numbers, industry research indicates that even the most aggressive efficiency goals for new homes won't make a dent in overall energy consumption. Instead, remodeling and retrofitting the nation's older homes is by far the more efficient solution, industry experts said on Tuesday during a press conference at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.
The panelists spoke as the National Association of Home Builders commemorated Green Day, drawing attention to the green education … (6 comments)
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green housing: Preparing for a Greener Housing Future - 04/22/08 09:07 AM
Every morning I usually create a to-do-list of things I have to accomplish for the day, and in celebration of Earth Day today, I've decided to add a couple of eco-friendly chores to my list. While tasks such as opening the windows instead of turning on the air conditioning or turning the lights off in rooms that aren't being occupied seems pretty minimal, I believe some action is better than no action.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to install a geothermal heat pump or a solar electric system in my home, but these energy-efficient gizmos come with a pretty … (3 comments)
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