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WASHINGTON - Consumers would collect on-the-spot rebates of $1,000 or more for buying insulation, water heaters or other equipment to make their homes burn energy more efficiently under a new rebate program to be announced by President Barack Obama.
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Progressive city takes neighborhood-scale approach to reducing greenhouse gases.
New glazing technology has created a generation of super-efficient windows and doors.
Choosing the right windows and placing them properly can make a big difference in a home's overall energy efficiency.
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GE plans for solutions that will enable builders to provide net-zero energy homes by 2015.
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Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank.
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A Michigan builder takes curious consumers behind the drywall for a different kind of model tour.
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An Appalachian State University Energy Center study found a 23-degree drop in temperatures in attics with radiant barriers.
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HUD deputy secretary Sims: “Our homes ought to be a place where we can raise our children without fear of making them sick."
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NAHB Green Building Conference Coverage: A guide to greening existing housing stock.
Tankless water heating, high-performance HVAC add to builder’s existing efficient building standard.
South Carolina builder captures green buyers by spending just $1,000 more per house.
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Tax credits and rebates should boost consumer spending on energy-efficient home improvements.
Manufacturers say they are committed to increasing performance and providing fresh looks.
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Retrofit reduces energy use by 60 percent at Massachusetts home.
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Utility companies will be able to interact with home control systems through smart meters.
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Sliding door hardware tops the list.