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Right as Rain

Smart steps to water-conserving landscapes.

Next-generation PVs

Today’s photovoltaics are smaller, more efficient, less expensive, and better looking than ever.

Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems Are a Viable Alternative to Traditional HVAC

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are earning their reputations as a viable alternative to traditional HVAC.

Green Pieces

A sustainable house is the sum of its many, many parts.

Dishwashers Combine Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, and Premium Cleaning

With a range of options for Energy Star–rated appliances, recycled content, and low-VOC finishes, the kitchen is one of the easiest places...

EPA Issues New Lead Paint Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new work practice standards for remodelers of older homes in an effort to reduce...

Healthy Air

At Neil Kelly Construction, green remodeling starts with designers planning sustainable, green spaces. Then, once it begins a project, the...

Clean Air for All

Builders always wanted to sell indoor air quality (IAQ) systems, but in the past, adding a humidifier, dehumidifier, and ventilator to an...

High-Performance Art

The term “high performance” likely conjures up an image of a car, one that's sleek and speedy, with an extremely powerful engine. The...

Break the Mold

With the current consumer focus on indoor air quality, making use of mold- and moisture-prevention products is important to mitigate...

New Features and Technologies Boost Refrigerator Efficiency

As homeowners demand resource-conserving features, appliance makers are responding with a range of energy-saving details, including...

Energy Star's Solid-State Lighting Criteria Released

After nearly two years of development, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the finalized Energy Star criteria for solid-state...

Energy Star Gazing

With electricity prices rising as much as they have been for the last five years, it is important that you outfit your homes with as many...

Residential Lighting

Lighting for the home can be one of the most exciting projects for a lighting designer. From ambient to decorative, residential lighting...

Energy Concerns Driving Window Sales

During its seven years as an ENERGY STAR partner, Parkersburg, W. Va.-based Simonton Windows has seen a 25 percent increase in requests for...