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20 products for green-built homes, including an electric-vehicle charging station, an energy management system, and insulated framing.
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Although tankless water heaters have gotten a lot of attention the last few years, tank-style units offer plenty of efficient options, and in some cases, are actually more efficient.
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Rheem. SRCC-labeled Solaraide passive solar water heating systems operate without pumps or controllers. A closed-loop, indirect heat exchange design wraps completely around the unit’s roof-mounted thermo-siphon exchange tank for optimum efficiency. Single or double flat-plate collectors in 47- or...
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15 New products for sustainable homes, including low-flow faucets, an alternative-energy management system, and a geothermal heat pump.
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As interest in solar hot water climbs, understanding the systems is the first step to maximizing ROI.
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As interest in solar hot water climbs, understanding the systems is the first step to maximizing ROI.
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Rheem-Ruud's Spiderfire condensing-type water heaters offer up to 95 percent thermal efficiency.
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New products for sustainable homes, including a heat pump water heater, coconut tiles, low-flow toilets, and reflective roofing.
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Starting in 2011, all new homes built to comply with the federal Energy Star Qualified Homes standard—perhaps 200,000 units if the NAHB’s forecast for that year holds true—will be required to provide an adequate amount of controlled, fresh-air ventilation as part of a comprehensive energy...
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A net-zero energy house produces as much renewable energy as the house and its occupants use. It is a concept that was almost unthinkable just a few years ago.