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Yes,President Obama,Insulation is Sexy

By Populus Sustainable Design Consulting

President Obama attracted national attention in December when he declared that “insulation is sexy stuff.”To those of us in the energy efficiency industry,the President’s nod to insulation confirmed our belief that energy conservation is quickly becoming mainstream.

Increasing the R-value of the insulation in your home makes sense for a variety of reasons

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Hot Sectors for Energy Efficiency

By Elisa Wood

It’s clear that the energy efficiency industry is undergoing an unprecedented boom,spurred by state and federal support and movement toward a smarter grid. But for those in the industry,where exactly can the new business – and the jobs – be found? Two new reports by Colorado-based Pike Research shed some light. After years of focusing on…

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Energy Department Wasting Energy?

By Green Building Inspector

A recent audit found that the department could save more than $11.5 million annually in energy costs by properly employing these “setback” controls to adjust the heat and air conditioning at night or on weekends.

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