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Energy-Efficient Boiler Installed
Project: Accessible Home, Episode 11, Part 1
Bob has a visit from Steve Offutt (from the national Energy Star program), who helps explain why efficiency should be the first concern for cost-conscious homeowners buying new appliances.
In the basement, there's a state-of-the-art, ultra-efficient Buderus boiler being installed. Plus, Bob travels all the way to Germany to tour the plant where the boilers are manufactured.
In the basement, there's a state-of-the-art, ultra-efficient Buderus boiler being installed. Plus, Bob travels all the way to Germany to tour the plant where the boilers are manufactured.
- Part 1: Energy-Efficient Boiler Installed
- Steve Offutt (from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) explains the national Energy Star program for high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment, kitchen appliances, and office equipment. The program strives to conserve energy and reduce pollution from homes.
- Part 2: Tour of the Buderus Boiler Factory
- Part 3: Installation of the Buderus High Efficiency Boiler
This project follows an urban renewal story, involving grass-roots activism and affordable housing. Bob Vila reports on nine newly built three-bedroom homes, including one with accessibility for people with disabilities.
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