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Solar Power Incentives
Photovoltaic systems are most frequently seen as solar roofs or residential roof-top grids, but PV technology is moving beyond the roof to offer ... |
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Solar Thermal Collection and Delivery
With all eyes turned to the sun as a free power source, solar thermal systems are pushing solar options beyond roof panels and power conversion. |
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Solar Water Heating
Solar water heaters, sometimes called solar domestic hot water systems, may be a good investment for you and your family. Solar water heaters are ... |
 
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Space Savings and Increased Effeciency With a Tankless Hot Water Heater
Robert Kirkpatrick from Rinnai joins Bob to explain the tankless hot-water system being installed in the Manhattan Brownstone. Kirkpatrick ... |
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Spacepak
Spacepak's Jay Jones is on location to explain the company's unique central heating and cooling system. It is designed for use in residential and ... |
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Special Series: Appliances
Part Five: Energy-Saving Home Appliances
By going green in your appliance choices, you’ll not only protect the Earth but save money on your energy bills. Here's how to incorporate ... |
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Special Series: Appliances
Part Four: Driven by Design
Today’s appliances feature bold colors and make chores such as loading the dishwasher easier than ever. |
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Special Series: Appliances
Part Three: Solutions for Small Spaces
Thanks to slim designs and improved technology, small appliances can be functional as well as stylish. |
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Structural Insulated Panels
Energy-efficient and easy to install, structural insulated panels can speed the building process. |
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Structural Insulated Panels
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Sunspace Basics
Anyone who lives in a home with a sunspace will tell you that the sunspace is the most enjoyable room in the house. Many times the homeowner's ... |
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Sunspace Orientation and Glazing Angles
A properly designed sunspace can provide a bright, invigorating, and useful alternative to the typical space within a house. It also functions as ... |
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Taco
The EnergyWise House's radiant in-floor heating sytem is kept flowing with water pumps from Taco. The company's Mark Chaffee joins Steve Easley to ... |
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The Building Envelope
Building science consultant Steve Easley joins Bob Vila to discuss a few of the key elements that help our home in the desert beat the heat. ... |
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The Green Kitchen
Changing a few appliances—and your habits—can make a significant impact on the environment. Energy-saving appliances, recycling, sustainable ... |
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The Green Office
Choose earth-friendly materials and reduce electricity use to “green” your home office. |
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The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
An industry-government initiative that works to speed the development and use of new technologies, products and systems to improve the quality, ... |
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The Right Caulks and Sealants
Caulks and sealants are your home's best defense against the elements. They are intended to seal gaps around the exterior of your home to keep out ... |
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Therma-Tru
Steve Easley is joined by Therma-Tru's Terry Seamon to discuss the energy efficient fiberglass doors that will be used in the EnergyWise House. ... |
