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Weatherization
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Building Simulations
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Energy Efficient Design
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Tom Delconte commented on Paul Scheckel's blog post Homeowner's Energy Handbook"Excellent reply! I'm ordering one from Amazon right now. Thank you for taking the time to write. TDC"
Paul Scheckel commented on Paul Scheckel's blog post Homeowner's Energy Handbook"Yes, all this efficiency and renewables stuff is just too far out to be realistic. Duh! what was I thinking? I could've been an economist!
Gotta go shake the grate on the gasifier..."
Tom Delconte commented on Paul Scheckel's blog post Homeowner's Energy Handbook"Hello Paul,
Is it free? If not, then please answer my questions: I guess 'renewable ready' is good, but everthing else on your list is Bad.
Deep energy retrofit- not recommended by the U.S. most famous economist, who predicted the real…"
Paul Scheckel posted a blog postHomeowner's Energy Handbook
Friends and Colleagues I'm happy to announce the release of my new book, "The Homeowner's Energy Handbook".The book is written for a varied audience and is split between energy efficiency and renewable energy topics. I hope it might be something that you or your customers might find useful. There are several…See More
Paul Scheckel's blog post was featuredEnergy Planning, Energy Action
Vermont has a new comprehensive energy plan that is full of thoughtful - though non-binding and unfunded - ideas. The plan calls for meeting 90% of the state's energy needs through renewables by 2050. Energy professionals know that it makes sense to dramatically reduce the energy requirements of homes and meet a large portion of remaining needs with renewables. We know how to do the work, what we don’t know is how to pay for it – solar panels and insulation are just too expensive. Really?…See More
Bob Blanchette commented on Paul Scheckel's blog post Energy Planning, Energy Action"Agreed artificially low energy prices has been killing the incentive to weatherize homes. The $400B comes out of taxpayers pockets and benefits ratepayers. Just another way the gubbament buys votes by playing Robinhood. Take the $400B from the top…"
Paul Scheckel replied to Classic Residential, Inc.'s discussion Refrigerator and Freezer kWh/y Database in the group Tools of the Trade"yes - any kwh meter will do. get a few days worth of data for best accuracy."
Paul Scheckel replied to Classic Residential, Inc.'s discussion Refrigerator and Freezer kWh/y Database in the group Tools of the Trade"don't think there is any kind of standard, especially given that even the usage of new units can vary quite a bit from rated kwh. Nothing like a metered test!"
Paul Scheckel replied to Classic Residential, Inc.'s discussion Refrigerator and Freezer kWh/y Database in the group Tools of the Trade"while somewhat dated, WAPTAC has some good resources
http://www.waptac.org/Refrigerator-Guide/Analysis-Tool.aspx
AHAM has more recent data
http://www.aham.org/
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Paul Scheckel replied to Elizabeth Guinn's discussion Sealed Combustion Wood burning stove?"several manufacturers make air intake kits. Quadrafire is a very efficient wood stove with such a kit. You drill a hole under the stove through the floor and run ductwork out the sill or band joist. This has worked well for me in my off grid home. A…"
Paul Scheckel's blog post was featuredWhat's Next? Getting off the fossil mainline - and proving it!
This is a long one, for intrepid geeks and those who appreciate energy intrigue - I couldn't help myself, I'm sure you understand... There is so much fun to be had in the energy world these days, the limits to your imagination are bounded only by your budget.Allow me to introduce myself first, then on to the meat of hot water, off-grid, and energy monitoring. Lots of links and name dropping here for those who want some nitty gritty how to. I've been a hands-on energy geek for over 20 years. I…See More
Paul Scheckel replied to Kent Mitchell's discussion Beyond ENERGY STAR? in the group Best Practices (Residential)"I worked on the development of the NJ Climate Choice Home,slated to be a pilot of EPA's climate choice home (which was shelved and will be re-born soon under the name "Concept Home"). Not quite Passive House, but getting there."
David Eggleton commented on Paul Scheckel's blog post What's Next? Getting off the fossil mainline - and proving it!"Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!
An enjoyable report, Paul. Keep those italics."
Paul Scheckel posted a blog postWhat's Next? Getting off the fossil mainline - and proving it!
This is a long one, for intrepid geeks and those who appreciate energy intrigue - I couldn't help myself, I'm sure you understand... There is so much fun to be had in the energy world these days, the limits to your imagination are bounded only by your budget.Allow me to introduce myself first, then on to the meat of hot water, off-grid, and energy monitoring. Lots of links and name dropping here for those who want some nitty gritty how to. I've been a hands-on energy geek for over 20 years. I…See More
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Paul Scheckel's Blog
Homeowner's Energy Handbook
Friends and Colleagues
I'm happy to announce the release of my new book, "The Homeowner's Energy Handbook".
The book is written for a varied audience and is split between energy efficiency and renewable energy topics. I hope it might be something that you or your customers might find…
ContinuePosted on March 14, 2013 at 7:00am — 4 Comments
Energy Planning, Energy Action
Vermont has a new comprehensive energy plan that is full of thoughtful - though non-binding and unfunded - ideas. The plan calls for meeting 90% of the state's energy needs through renewables by 2050.
Energy professionals know that it makes sense to dramatically reduce the energy requirements of homes and meet a large portion of remaining needs with renewables. We know how to do the work, what we don’t know is how to pay for it – solar panels and insulation are just…
Posted on January 19, 2012 at 6:42am — 1 Comment
What's Next? Getting off the fossil mainline - and proving it!
This is a long one, for intrepid geeks and those who appreciate energy intrigue - I couldn't help myself, I'm sure you understand... There is so much fun to be had in the energy world these days, the limits to your imagination are bounded only by your budget.
Allow me to introduce myself first, then on to the meat of hot water, off-grid, and energy monitoring. Lots of links and name dropping here for those who want some nitty gritty how to.
I've been a hands-on energy…
ContinuePosted on September 27, 2011 at 3:24pm — 1 Comment
When you absolutely, positively NEED to get efficient overnight!
Every once in a while, we have an experience that completely crumbles some long-standing preconceived notion, and this week I’m pleased to share my revelation with you. I’ve just returned from a week-long trip to Cuba with a group of twenty other energy professionals sponsored by Solar Energy International andGlobal Exchange. The purpose of the trip was to explore…
Continue Posted on April 28, 2011 at 12:28pm — 6 Comments
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I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic.I'd like to cover the cans…See More
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Bob Blanchette replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"You make some valid points, especially with the base rate charges. Increasing the base rate instead…"
Bob Blanchette replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"Amen, make energy show it's true cost instead of subsidizing it.
We have some of the lowest…"
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Edward Foskey commented on Edward Foskey's blog post Preparing to Update the Heat Pump"Gustavo,
Thanks for the input. I agree with you in that I will be waiting till my system's…"
Gustavo Melo commented on Edward Foskey's blog post Preparing to Update the Heat Pump"Any system that is out of warranty is really a coin toss as to whether it is financially better to…"
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