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Featured Blog Posts – November 2010 Archive (13)
Are Energy Assessments a Commodity?
On the news today was the data showing the new Nissan Leaf will get 99 mpg. That is amazing! Is this a step in the right direction? Well maybe a little, but I think it is more a step laterally and not one that moves us closer toward energy independence. The way I am looking at this is that it gets the masses thinking about using less and getting more, which is the fundamental meaning of efficiency, but it is not without costs. If we don’t have a…
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Added by Jamie Kaye on November 27, 2010 at 5:31am — 2 Comments
EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades
Hello All:
With so many HEP participants already being deluged with relevant (and sometimes irrelevant) information about the industry, it's difficult to decide when to add yet another layer by posting a press release such as this. For those who are top of this, forgive me. For those who aren't, and pretty much don't care, hope you'll forgive me too...
During my brief time with this group, I have come to very much respect the remarkable level of…
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Added by Steve Waclo on November 23, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
Get Ready for a Lower HERS Index in ENERGY STAR Version 3!
Last week I got the new version of REM/Rate, the accredited home energy rating software that we use here at Energy Vanguard Energy…
ContinueAdded by Allison A. Bailes III on November 23, 2010 at 12:16pm — 1 Comment
Time to change habits, as well as light bulbs?
We are bombarded daily by advertisements selling us soft drinks, pharmaceuticals, cars, insurance, junk food, teeth whitener, diet programs, and on and on. But when was the last time someone…
ContinueAdded by Elisa Wood on November 23, 2010 at 10:03am — 3 Comments
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Why do we go to doctors when we are sick? Isn’t it to find out what is wrong with us? Don’t we rely on our doctors’ education, expertise, and experiences to provide us with a proper diagnosis? Sometimes they are able to diagnose our problem and provide us with a plan of action or prescription to make us feel better. Sometimes, they refer us to a specialist that can better diagnose our problems. To 99% of the population, that…
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Added by Jon LaMonte on November 22, 2010 at 11:00am — 3 Comments
What's Next for Weatherization: Pioneers in Community Energy Leadership
At the recent NCAF Energy Leveraging conference, one of the big questions on the minds of attendees was how do we keep over 1700 weatherization subgrantees alive after the ARRA stimulus funding runs out? As Bob Adams, Program Lead with the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, said,"We don't want [the unemployment of weatherization staff] to be our post-ARRA legacy. The crystal ball is really cloudy, but there are a lot of believers who are… Continue
Added by Tom White on November 21, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments
Democrats More Prone to Guilt
In general Democrats are more sensitive to the negative effect of their actions on others. That is one conclusion of a study done by Cornell University researchers, who shared their findings at the Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change Conference (BECC) now taking place in Sacramento. Cornell Economist Benjamin Ho explained that an extensive human behavior study showed that Democrats are more likely to respond to television commercials and… Continue
Added by Jim Gunshinan on November 18, 2010 at 10:46am — 2 Comments
TopTenUSA: The most energy efficient products
TopTen USA is a new non-profit organization that makes it easy for consumers to find the most energy efficient products. World Wildlife Fund is a partner in TopTen USA and blogs about the new website:
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EERE/DOE Encouraging Homeowners to Invest in Energy Efficiency Improvements
Hello All:
Perhaps I'm not looking closely enough, but I've not noticed mention of these daily updates from DOE. In the unlikely event any members are unaware of the service, here's the latest release and I believe there is also info on signing up:…
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Insulate Your !#@!$ Attic Hatch
My attic hatch insulation kit came in the mail this morning and I am very excited. Excited enough to go into a hot dusty attic to install it over the weekend.
I promised Michele that I will practice the Yoga of home improvement projects and keep the cursing down to a minimum. My home improvement projects usually involve some cursing. I worked part time as a janitor when I was in high school and that is where I… Continue
Added by Jim Gunshinan on November 9, 2010 at 12:30pm — 7 Comments
Asset Rating with the Home Energy Scoring Tool
The White House announced this week a new initiative to boost home energy efficiency. This is the culmination of the Recovery Through Retrofit plan, funded through the…
ContinueAdded by Evan Mills on November 9, 2010 at 10:00am — 14 Comments
The Home Performance Infographic: When in the Sales Cycle to Use the Concept
(Cross posted from the http://www.energycircle.com/pro/bloghttp://www.energycircle.com/pro/blog.)…
Added by Peter Troast on November 1, 2010 at 2:56pm — 4 Comments
Restoring Credibility in the Efficiency Marketplace
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link and nowhere is this adage truer than with the assurance of a manufacturer’s compliance with energy efficiency standards and endorsement programs. If any link is broken in this process, then it is impossible to “haul up” those energy savings for the consumer. The Department of Energy (DOE) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are finally taking actions to repair some of the more fragile links in this chain, beginning… Continue
Added by Home Energy Magazine on November 1, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments
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