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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help
foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.
Panel Insulation “Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can main- tain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find man- ufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at
sips.org.
Efficient Heat Recovery “The energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, ensures fresh air in tightly sealed homes with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a whole-house air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replac- ing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.
Solar Monitor “Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their com- puter, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their
energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and produc- tion,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives
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