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john toth's Groups (12)
Best Practices (Residential)
253 members Latest Activity: Apr 22
Best Building, Retrofitting, or even Auditing Practices - what are they, what should change, what needs to find it's way to the dust bin of…
Resale Value
38 members Latest Activity: Mar 5
Prove to us that enhanced home energy performance translates into enhanced resale value!
HVAC
155 members Latest Activity: Mar 31 HVAC design, Manuals J, S, T, & D, Duct leakage, Air flow, ENERGY STAR new home requirements, and more. Since heating & cooling are such a big part…
Social Media and Energy Efficiency
85 members Latest Activity: Apr 18
Tell us how you reach customers, contractors and others using online social media.
Marketing Energy Efficiency
208 members Latest Activity: May 16
Sharing ideas, tools and examples of promoting energy efficiency to consumers
Considering Permaculture &/or Transition
18 members Latest Activity: Apr 25
Some who work to increase energy efficiency and intelligent/wise use of energy are, and some will be, permaculturists. Some are involved in…
Tools of the Trade
86 members Latest Activity: May 8 A hammer and a saw used to be the key tools for home contractors. Today, the best-in-breed also use high-tech equipment while performing a…
Weatherization
136 members Latest Activity: Feb 24 Share your concerns and successes as a weatherization professional, or information for this community.
Building Performance Institute (BPI)
271 members Latest Activity: May 16
BPI is the nation's premier standards development, quality assurance and credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit…
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY USERS
152 members Latest Activity: yesterday
This group is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussion of infrared thermography for building sciences and energy applications.
Trainers and Mentors
118 members Latest Activity: Apr 7
Share your experience with different training and mentoring methods. Learn about new training tools, certifications and training programs.
1000 Home Challenge
99 members Latest Activity: May 9
Linda Wigington distinguished between deep retrofits & deep energy reductions, thus expanding the range of strategies & tactics from…
Home Energy Pros
Home Energy Pros was founded by the developers of Home Energy Saver Pro (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) and brought to you in partnership with Home Energy magazine.
Latest Activity
Stan Kuhn replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"You note overheating on the south side (naturally.) Assuming the typical roof overhang of…"
Patrick Michaelyan replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"Thanks a lot Ed. And thanks to all who have added their two cents.
I think I know where to take…"
Ed Minch replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"We have successfully treated this same problem in perhaps 1000 of this same house in the…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's video
What is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
We are working with A.O. Smith, GE and Stiebel Eltron on a Building America task to…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: I was serious, since my propane price jumped from .98 to 1.85! according to everyone the GE…"
Ben Jacobs replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"I think that government support for good ideas results in major benefits over the long haul.
Please…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but a serious answer would be that GE is selling…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: do you have a diagram of one that will run longer than one year? They don't really seem…"
Cory Chovanec replied to Bachi Brunato's discussion Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans"All good points brought up. My advice is not to leave the lights. When you said halogen I think…"
Jon Haehnel replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"The first 2 answers by Tom and Sean jive with my thinking and experience. Thank you Don for…"
Tom Smith replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"The most bang for your buck will come from airsealing the attic plane and sealing the…"
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