Selecting a Water Heater
I am looking at updating the heating and water heating systems in a rental home I recently…See More
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What is Air Sealing
What is Air Sealing and How can it Save Energy?
by Don Ames, www.detectenergy.com
Air sealing is important because air leaks through the walls, floor, and ceiling of your home. Air leaks out of your home when the air pressure inside the home is greater than the air pressure outside the home. Air also travels from hot to cold. The bigger the hole and the greater the pressure or temperature difference, the more air…
ContinueAdded by Don Ames on January 23, 2012 at 12:01am — 1 Comment
Berkeley Lab Needs Your Air Leakage Data
Added by Wanyu Rengie Chan on December 16, 2010 at 9:18am — 1 Comment
The Groundbreaking New Georgia State Energy Code
Yesterday I went to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a meeting of the State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC). Wait, wait, don't leave yet! I promise there's good stuff in here.
OK, let's try that again.
Yesterday I saw a bunch of guys sitting around a table make a groundbreaking decision that will alter the lives of home builders, energy raters, and utility customers. Yes, I'm talking about the great work done by the…
ContinueAdded by Allison A. Bailes III on October 26, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments
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