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Energy Star Appliances
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Energy Star Lighting Fixtures and Ceiling Fan
The ceiling fan is being installed in the Punta Gorda home. Its workbox must be firmly mounted to hold the ceiling fan in place. This house is ... |
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EnergyWise House: An EnergyWise House Takes Smart Building
We set out to build a house that was energy efficient both in the way it was built and the way it would function. Advanced building technology, ... |
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EnergyWise House: An Ultra Energy-Efficient Home in the Desert
BobVila.com's "EnergyWise" project demonstrates how site, design, and materials combine to bring maximum energy efficiency to any home.
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your home. Once ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring energy-efficient design and home construction to new levels. |
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EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning
Many people buy or use air conditioners without understanding their designs, components, and operating principles. Proper sizing, selection, ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the top of the ... |
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 percent of your utility bill. |
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EnergyWise House: Using Plants for Sun Control
Landscaping is a critical element in building an energy efficient home. A few simple strategies can add up to big savings on your monthly electric ... |
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat
Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventing solar rays from pushing energy bills to the ... |
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EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library
A complete listing of the EnergyWise House project videos. |
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Environmentally Friendly House
John Picard, an environmental specialist, explains some of the features that make the Malibu house more environmentally friendly. Oriented strand ... |
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Exterior Doors and Storm Doors
Exterior doors are necessary for physical access into and out of a building, and may provide ventilation and illumination too. They may, however, ... |
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Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
The average homeowner spends close to $1,300 a year on utility bills. But an energy-efficient home—with such features as proper insulation, high ... |
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Fireplace Cons
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Fireplace Inserts
While a roaring fire sounds romantic, the reality is that many conventional fireplaces are often closed off and unused. Homeowners have found they ... |
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Four Fixes to Stop Home Energy Leaks
With the help of a professional energy auditor and infrared camera technology, BobVila.com evaluates the thermal efficiency of one house. After ... |
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Freezer Savings
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