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Linda Wigington distinguished between deep retrofits & deep energy reductions, thus expanding the range of strategies & tactics from which we might propose when engaging with people, the ones who choose.See More

Energy efficiency starts at the drafting table...How architects and designers can help buildings reach high-performance standards.See More

For too long there has been relatively little EE focus on multifamily, but some new programs have recently started. This group gives us a venue to share our experiences on cost effective audit & retrofit strategies and analysis tool needs.See More

The owner wondered why flaps did not open when his dryer was running. Even though there is an exterior vent - this dryer was vented directly into the floor cavity.

The owner wondered why flaps did not open when his dryer was running. Even though there is an exterior vent - this dryer was vented directly into the floor cavity.

If you know of people who want to learn more about using infrared thermography for home inspections, have them tune into the upcoming webinar that I'll be presenting for the Wisconsin Energy Center on Tuesday, November 9th from 1:00-2:30 CST. See http://www.ecw.org/ir for details. I've packed a lot into this webinar and it is strictly non-commercial. You can't master the technology in 1.5 hours but you can create a horizon to aim for and that is exactly what…See More

Prove to us that enhanced home energy performance translates into enhanced resale value!See More

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 professional energy audit or verifying that construction has been done correctly.

Calculating them; visualizing them; explaining them; selling them .... there is a lot to discuss and debate hereSee More

Share your concerns and successes as a weatherization professional, or information for this community.

Sharing ideas, tools and examples of promoting energy efficiency to consumersSee More

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 history?See More

In this group, members share an array of images from the field, showing the kinds of issues encountered by home performance professionals in real homes. Each tells a story of how hidden (but fixable) problems in homes can cause high energy bills.