The largest homebuilding company in the nation has announced plans to educate buyers as to savings that can be derived from energy upgrades.
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May, 2012
This seismic shift in homeownership habits can be traced back to a variety of factors that arose in the last five years.
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May, 2012
Considering that home heating costs can climb to nearly 30 percent of a homeowner’s monthly utility bills, these products could be extremely valuable.
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May, 2012
Solar panels use photovoltaics technology to power homes, which essentially involves converting sunlight into electric energy.
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May, 2012
The report has drawn the ire of Maine senator Susan Collins, who expressed frustration that the houses had previously passed inspection.
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May, 2012
During an energy audit, an experienced inspector should be able to determine whether attics or basements are not properly sealed off.
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May, 2012
Building owners decided to spend approximately $20 million to better manage lighting, enhance the building’s heating and insulation and make windows more efficient.
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May, 2012
For most consumers, incandescent light bulbs represent a technology that they have grown up around, as the warm glow from these bulbs greeted them every evening.
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May, 2012
Buyers were willing to pay a premium because the sellers were upfront and transparent about changes they had made before putting the home on the market.
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May, 2012
The rise of green energy initiatives over the last few years has caused many consumers to realize the long-term benefits of such improvements.