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Is Using Smart Glass Smart?

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Electrochromic glazing holds the promise of less glare and better energy efficiency with fewer attachments. The reality is much more complicated.
We Must Decarbonize Existing Buildings by 2050—but How?

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Curbing carbon emissions requires that we address our vast stock of existing buildings. Here’s how to make the case and get it done.
How IRA Can Take Ground-Source Heat Pumps Mainstream

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Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act help GSHPs pay for themselves faster than conventional HVAC systems—with far better performance.
IRA Tax Breaks May Reinforce Inequities, So We Need to Help

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Four tax provisions could be used to include disadvantaged communities in the clean energy transition, but equity outcomes are unclear.

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An Efficient Retrofit for Commercial Hot Water on Demand

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D'Mand Circ for commercial buildings recirculates hot water only when it's needed, saving fuel and electricity-and even the pipes.
The World's Most Efficient Solar Thermal Collector?

Product Review

The Ritter XL solar thermal system combines the most efficient technology to generate hot water for commercial, multifamily, and district heating.
Porous Plus: Eco-Tek Pavers Include Regional Slag

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Eco-Tek porous pavers offer recycled and regional content in addition to stormwater management.
Cost-Effective Analog-to-Digital Thermostat Retrofits

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Switching to digital thermostats in existing buildings can be expensive and disruptive. Cypress Envirosystems offers a simple analog-to-digital solution.

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EBies for 2014 Shine (Efficient) Spotlight on Existing Buildings

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Urban Green Council rolls out the green carpet and rewards exceptional achievements in energy, water, lighting, and more.
SITES v2 for Sustainable Landscapes Aligns with LEED

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Now publicly available, the updated rating system features new credits and benchmarks based on expert input.
Tuning Today’s Building Designs to Tomorrow’s Climate

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A new modeling tool, WeatherShift, helps designers see how designs today can account for comfort, resilience, and energy needs decades down the line.
Move Over, Foam: Sub-Slab Mineral Wool Is Here

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Roxul is now promoting its rigid mineral wool for sub-slab applications, offering an alternative to extruded polystyrene (XPS).

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