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MISCELLANEOUS ENERGY INFORMATION
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Link to live, posted data for a 4-ton ground source 
heat pump in Madison, VA
This shows operating temperatures, run times, 
and electrical usage by day and month

Building Technologies Program
The research effort to identify best practices in new construction

U.S. Dept of Energy


R-5 (draft) window performance specifications
U.S. Dept of Energy


Fibertec Double & Triple-paned windows
See what the comparative U-values are between double-pane rated and triple-pane rated insulated fiberglass framed glazing.

DOE  Whole House Design Approach

U.S. Dept of Energy

Home Advisor:  Your Home Improvement Connection
A helpful site for the layman covering all aspects of home energy efficiency in new and retrofit projects.
A Recycling Reminder for Electronic Waste
There is a growing assortment of recyclers who will take televisions, stereos and computers for disassembly, keeping these goods out of landfills.
GO BACK TO HELPFUL LINKS
Approaching The Ultra-Efficient Home
U.S. Dept of Energy


The Benefits of Ground Source Heat Pumps
U.S. Dept of Energy

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publications relating to residential use of solar energy


National Council for Solar Growth
This is an organization dedicated to the expansion of solar photovoltaic installations in the United States.

California Energy Commission Title-24 Bldg. Standards

The main page for CEC construction requirements in California.

Pacific Gas & Electric's Cool Roof Rebate Program
Find out about reflecting a high percentage of incident solar in summer to lower cooling costs.

James Dulley's Web site
This mechanical engineer and do-it-yourselfer has a long record of identifying energy saving practices and technologies.  He is a long-time syndicated magazine and newspaper columnist on this subject.

Home Energy Education: Renewable Energy
Understanding all the avenues of renewables may help you choose the one that's best for you based on availability, costs, and compatibility with your home and lifestyle.
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