How Do Homes Lose Heat?
A well-insulated building envelope serves to slow down the heat loss, resulting in reduced energy consumption.
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Energy Efficiency Resources, Tips and Insights
What Does The Emergency DPA Funding Mean For Heat Pump Sales?
Heat pump sales are now a U.S. national defense strategy. What does this mean for heat pump sales?
Read MoreWhat Does The Emergency DPA Funding Mean For Heat Pump Sales?A Better Approach to Energy Equity & Systems Thinking
Shift-Catalysts is a nonprofit organization working to create an equitable, regenerative, and democratic energy system grounded in belonging. In this opinion piece, they argue that systems thinking is a critical tool to improve energy equity.
Read MoreA Better Approach to Energy Equity & Systems ThinkingEnergy efficiency funding is critical to combat energy poverty. Is Biden’s Justice40 $3.1B enough?
$3.1B provided by Biden's Justice40 program is a large number. Is it enough to combat energy poverty?
Read MoreEnergy efficiency funding is critical to combat energy poverty. Is Biden’s Justice40 $3.1B enough?What is a Non-Pipeline Alternative (NPA)?
Learn more about what a non-pipe alternative (NPA) means and how it helps utility and energy companies delay or avoid large investments in energy infrastructure.
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The world wastes more energy each year than it uses - a home energy audit can help you find ways to save energy and money!
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Home Energy Reports (HERs) are an important energy efficiency tool. But what exactly are they, and why are they important?
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When it is not possible to carry out deep energy retrofit projects, such as replacing the roof, or upgrading heating and cooling systems – there are still minor retrofits or "low hanging fruit" upgrades and modifications which can reap energy savings.
Read MoreHow Can Renters Achieve Greater Energy Savings?What is Fuel Switching?
Rising energy prices and the drive for low carbon fuels are likely to make fuel switching increasingly desirable to homeowners - it can also result in lower operational and maintenance costs. Carbon emissions from buildings can be reduced through fuel switching in residential or commercial buildings.
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The most common type of heat pump in North America is an air-source heat pump. In the summer, an air-source heat pump works just like a regular AC: it takes warm air from inside your home and moves it outside. But in the winter, a heat pump works like an AC in reverse.
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