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Since Oct. 2012, maize prices impacted via a series of things like executive policy improve, maize storage, and provide, stay emerging in Jilin province, the biggest commercial crop manufacturing base in China. Outbreak of month and windstorm impacted provide of maize and also accelerate expected maize value. Many maize processing apparatus suppliers complain in regards to the emerging price and insufficient maize provide. Farmer suffered from month and windstorm mentioned that they needed…

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Some energy efficiency improvements can create safety concerns, so our…

When it comes to nature, it is a must that you go by its way to survive. Likewise natural disasters can’t be stopped but taking effective measures for it will help you continue to exist. With regards to flood it is a must that you protect your house in order to survive after it is all over. In view of the fact that, your home is usually your most valuable asset, it is important to be alert when hiring a foundation repair contractor to work on it.…

If you haven't been paying attention, LED's for the home are dropping in price like crazy. 

I first put up a post on the best LED A19 bulb for 60-W and 40-W replacements with pricing pulled from Amazon.

But then Cree came out with their bulb and totally blew the field…

The announcement below highlights a very exciting opportunity in the multifamily housing industry. We still have a need for more Multifamily Building Operator applicants. Specifically, we are seeking individuals who have experience with multifamily buildings in the following capacities:

• Oversight and management of third-party contractors for equipment maintenance, repair, and installation
• Tenant engagement through apartment inspections and management of…

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…

Before BPI Certification, this problem probably would not have been noticed or understood. The home occupants were a 96 year old woman and her elderly & disabled son.…

Check it out: From Wine to Worms.

What do you guys think?

We are an energy consultancy business based in Scotland, UK, our building codes are tightening and becoming more onerous, many issues you guys have been dealing with for many years are now part of our codes: air tightness thermal imaging and modelling of buildings to name a few.

My objective is to find like minded experienced consultants and or potential product partners to work within the UK & Ireland

Atlanta, Georgia has a reputation for getting pretty darn hot, but it can also get pretty dang cold (No snickering from you Northerners, please!). Believe it or not, Atlantans use more energy to heat their homes than they do to cool them. The design temperature set by …

The dramatic decline in the price allows renewable energy to become increasingly competitive with fossil fuels worldwide, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA ).



 The report, published at the time of holding the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, made projections that the cost of manufacturing technology for more types of renewable energy sources will continue increasing to fall in the coming years.…

Most of us will agree that it’s technically feasible to build homes that consume dramatically less energy than today’s typical home. And in most locations we can build a home that draws net zero energy from the utility. But it’s economics that makes us hesitate. Specifically, it’s the value of those energy savings. Can the additional investment be offset by anticipated reductions in energy costs? It’s the same thing for retrofits of existing homes: Do the lower energy bills justify the…

By Johnny Ritzo

Originally Posted at Efficiency Law Review

Introduction

There has been considerable speculation about how the mandatory budget cuts, known as the sequester, will impact key government functions beginning March 1, 2013.  Primary concern has focused…

Seal Your Leaky Ducts Now with AEROSEAL, UL-listed.

It is not uncommon to have your ducts leaking by 20% and sometimes even 30% or more which means lost heating and cooling to your living space. With new ‘green’ building practices duct work usually remains within the condition…

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Today when you search Google or browse items on amazon.com,…

Solar panels have become more familiar to us in recent years. At one time you would have been hard pushed to find a set of solar panels on a roof near you. Now it is exceedingly common to find these panels adorning roofs all over your local area, even if you don’t yet have them.

Of course as with any other type of technology,…

My friends in energy efficiency have been patiently waiting for granite to fall out of favor as the sexiest way to improve your home, and add value when you…

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The idea of energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions is not a new one. But it is one we are hearing more and more about in recent times. and when it comes to reducing energy, the name PassivHaus can…

When the lights went out at the New Orleans Superdome during the Super Bowl last month, I was strangely reminded of a little known religious ceremony of the Catholic Church. The ceremony is called Tenebrae, from the Latin for “darkness” or “shadows”. It takes place late on Holy Thursday, when…