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. |
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. |