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I always knew the five-second rule was not a myth!
Some live by the belief that when you drop a bit of food on the floor, you get five-seconds before it’s rendered too disgusting to eat. Six-seconds? No way! But for some reason five seconds has generally been accepted. Biology … Continue reading
The energy transition tipping point is here NOW! (fossil fuels to renewables) Underlying the abundance hype over tight oil, tar sands and other “unconventional” sources of liquid fuel has been a dirty little secret: They’re expensive… The soaring cost of … Continue reading
A way to double the efficiency of solar is about to go mainstream!
FINALLY! A way to double the efficiency of solar is about to go mainstream!
WOW – Carbon monoxide kills one, sickens 19 at Long Island restaurant
It doesn’t take long for Carbon Monoxide to take it’s toll on health and sometimes life. This is why we cannot make a building energy efficient without checking the heating system first. And THIS is why Building Analysts need BPI … Continue reading
Envelope Please
For energy efficiency, it’s important to address the building envelope before you change to a more efficient heating system – before you consider adding solar panels – even before you consider putting more insulation in the attic. Conrad Metcalfe presents … Continue reading
Gadget Watch: iPhone becomes infrared scanner!
FLIR Systems Inc. is launching its first consumer product, an iPhone jacket that contains a heat camera. Temperature differences show up in different colors on the screen. For instance, you can set it to show hotter things in yellow, medium-hot … Continue reading
If you were just going to do ONE thing to reduce a home’s energy waste
…that one thing would be to air-seal the floor of the attic… Homeowners ask me this question all the time. The reason I suggest sealing the attic floor is because it’s not too difficult and it makes sense. Heated air has a … Continue reading
A break in the action on Capitol Hill – time to step back and ruminate
Historical context for current partisan battles? Data always tells a story…
Twelve Steps to Affordable Zero Energy Home Construction
…a great summary of zero energy building best practices.
The National Negawatt Exchange 