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Often when homeowners and builders consider investing in green elements for a home, the concept of payoff comes to mind. It's important to look at the total cost of ownership over a long period of …
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This white paper describes the attributes of radiant heating and details critical points when considering radiant heat flooring for new and existing homes.
Type: White Paper
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The focus of today's building revolution is on improving housing performance - specifically energy use. The changes taking place rival the impact of indoor plumbing, modern electricity and …
Type: White Paper
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This guide compares Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) with other forms used in above grade (walls) and below grade applications (foundations). Key factors in selecting the best system for your home are …
Type: Guide
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Homeowners can save utility costs and reduce their environmental impact by using the power of the sun.
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Geothermal systems are a great option for any homeowner with energy efficiency and comfort in mind. This case study explores how one Missouri family integrated geothermal into their green home.
Type: Case Study
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The biggest factor in the success of a geothermal heating and cooling installation is the skill and experience of the people who design and install the system. This case study explores how home …
Type: Case Study
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Homeowners are usually most interested in the lower utility costs that come with a geothermal heating and cooling system. While the upfront investment may be higher with geothermal than a …
Type: Case Study
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A geothermal heating and cooling system harnesses the sustainable energy of the earth. The ground-source or geothermal heat pump exchanges heat with the ground via a pipe system buried under ground …
Type: Case Study
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A geothermal heating and cooling system harnesses the sustainable energy of the earth. The ground-source or geothermal heat pump exchanges heat with the ground via a pipe system buried under ground …
Type: Case Study
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Today, geothermal systems are becoming more and more popular. The federal tax credit for geothermal installations available through 2016 is one factor driving interest, but it is also because they …
Type: Case Study
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While the upfront investment may be higher with geothermal than a conventional systems, there are factors that make it a good deal. On top of the federal and local tax credits for geothermal systems …
Type: Case Study
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More and more Eastern Missouri homeowners are turning to geothermal heating and cooling systems to make their homes more comfortable and save money on utility costs. This case study details how one …
Type: Case Study
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Type: Case Study
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In addition to the cost savings, geothermal heating and cooling systems offer many benefits. Learn how one installer in Iowa is providing their customers with comfort at a lower cost than traditional …
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Due to its geology, eastern Iowa is a prime location for homes to use geothermal heating and cooling. Geothermal systems are a good solution for both new and existing homes. Learn how one company in …
Type: Case Study
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More and more homeowners are replacing or combining their traditional heating and cooling systems with geothermal. This case study reveals how one installer in St. Louis is providing the benefits of …
Type: Case Study
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Many people become interested in geothermal when they become tired of paying high energy bills. While the exact savings will be determined by many variables, geothermal pays off. This case study …
Type: Case Study
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Satisfied customers of Brogard Plumbing, Heating & Excavating have seen the value of geothermal heating and cooling first hand.
Type: Case Study
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In Wisconsin, where January temperatures average about 10 degrees, many homeowners are adopting geothermal heating and cooling for their new homes. Learn how Alternate Energys in Wisconsin is …
Type: Case Study
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For people with a oil-fired boilers, air-source heat pumps, liquid propane or natural gas furnaces, geothermal is an affordable option that can help lower heating bills and improve comfort. Download …
Type: Case Study
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Brown Heating and Air Conditioning installs geothermal heating and cooling systems in south central Wisconsin. This case study explains how one retired couple uses a Brown HVAC installed geothermal …
Type: Case Study
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Climate Control Heating and Cooling designs and installs geothermal systems throughout the Central Missouri area out of their central office located in Jefferson City, Missouri. This case study …
Type: Case Study
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If you'd like to live in a green energy-efficient home but think it's too expensive, think again. Today homebuilders can use surprisingly affordable building technology that offers significant …
Type: White Paper
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For many homes, electricity is a feasible fuel source for heating water in a radiant floor heating system. Investing in a ground source geothermal heat pump can be a practical solution for those who …
Type: White Paper
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Investing in your home, the biggest asset most people own, can be a wise decision. A few basic remodeling projects can improve comfort and aesthetics and lower your utility costs.
Type: White Paper
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Increasing energy costs have many homeowners looking for new ways to save money. According to the Department of Energy, the average homeowner pays about $1,900 a year on utilities, most of it going …
Tags: Alternate Energys, Inc.,
Brogard Plumbing, Heating & geothermal & Excavating, Inc.,
Brown Heating & geothermal & A/C Inc.,
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Enertech Global, LLC,
First Geothermal Energy,
Flamings Plumbing Heating & geothermal & A/C Inc.,
Fowler Heating & Geothermal & Cooling,
Geothermal Heating & Cooling,
Heating & Cooling,
Indoor Air Quality,
Rabe Hardware, Inc.,
Schuster Heating & geothermal & Pump Company, Inc,
The Heat Exchange geothermal Type: Guide
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The newest trends in sustainability are now showcased throughout this Guide. Companies globally have a sustainable message to tell in sustainability. The products and trends are greatly enhancing our …
Type: Guide
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This white paper, sponsored by Ply Gem,discusses the benefits and strategies of creating what is called The Designed
Exterior by Ply Gem.
Type: White Paper
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Performance Benefits of One of Man’s Oldest Building Materials. As builders evaluate their options, they may be surprised to learn that one of man’s oldest building materials is both natural and …
Type: White Paper
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A three-bedroom home on a small lot in Juneau, Alaska had a failed drainfield and limited space for a replacement solution. No room was available for a conventional drainfield. Direct discharge of …
Type: Case Study
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Bio-Microbics manufacturers proven wastewater and storm water treatment systems for decentralized communities.
Type: Case Study
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RetroFast unique design system makes it optimal for minimal disrutpion during installation.
Type: Case Study
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Eastern Iowa is a national leader in residential geothermal heating and cooling, and one of the big reasons is Rabe Hardware Inc. A second-generation business founded in 1979, Rabe Hardware offers …
Type: Case Study
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Building green homes, and properly marketing them, is how builders are thriving in a tough economy.
Type: White Paper
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Heating, cooling, fresh and clean air: at Zehnder, you will find everything you need to create a comfortable, healthy andenergy-efficient indoor climate. Zehnder’s wide and clearly structured …
Type: Brochure
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Initial results from a research study in East Tennessee shows that energy-efficient upgrades, including energy-saving spray foam insulation, can pay off for homeowners by reducing heating costs by 35 …
Type: Case Study
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Vision Development has built a two-story home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles as part of the Advanced Homes Case Study Program with the Southern California Gas Company. With all the …
Type: Case Study
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This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about spray foam insulation.
Type: Fact Sheet
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Metal Sales roof and wall systems offer the design versatility to make a remarkable impression. Metal Sales quality products come in a variety of profiles, widths, and gauges. They can be curved …
Type: Brochure
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If you're going to create a dream green home, recognize its value with a green home certification.
Type: White Paper
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Stone veneer is engineered to emulate the look of natural stone by incorporating the convincing profile, texture and color of expensive quarried stone. Yet, it's lighter, less expensive, easier to …
Type: White Paper
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Are you a homeowner that's becoming more interested in your green home? You're not alone. According to McGraw Hill Construction Studies, two-thirds of homeowners are aware of green building.
Type: White Paper
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Whether your renovating a house you've loved for years, or making your dream home come to life, vinyl siding should be a part of your plans. In addition to offering an array of beautiful colors and …
Type: White Paper
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With record temperatures in many parts of the United States, heating and cooling costs are hitting homeowners right in the bank account.
Type: White Paper
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These days everything from trash bags to whole communities is labeled as "sustainable." What does that really mean? The essence of the term sustainable is "that which can be maintained over time."
Type: White Paper
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The Cooke Street community in Raleigh, N.C., needed to provide attractive, affordable housing. Energy-efficient designs helped keep home costs down.
Type: Case Study
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Sensors, timers and dimmers can all help control home energy costs and improve lighting consumption.
Type: White Paper
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Amvic Building System Project Profile - Best Western Hotel. "This is a 3 storey hotel with 59 rooms, conference rooms and an indoor pool. We have the same operating costs as the motel next door which …
Type: Case Study
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Cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction is a superior way to build; and no one makes better ICFs than Amvic Building System. We offer the …
Type: Case Study
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Cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction is a superior way to build; and no one makes better ICFs than Amvic Building System. We offer the …
Type: Case Study
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Cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction is a superior way to build; and no one makes better ICFs than Amvic Building System. We offer the …
Type: Case Study
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This brochure gives an overview of the NEW AmDeck Floor & Roof System and its unique features and benefits. The AmDeck® Floor & Roof System is a modular, lightweight stay in place form made of …
Type: Brochure
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An investment in a smaller home can offer big dividends, including lower cost of ownership, a better sense of community and a smaller environmental impact.
Type: White Paper
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This document contains all the important technical information related to Amvic ICF.
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This brochure describes the benefits of Amvic ICF for homeowners in detail. The construction industry is evolving with the growing use of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). Amvic ICFs are hollow …
Type: Brochure
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This brochures gives a quick overview of the Amvic ICF installation process. The following manual is a condensed version of the Amvic Building System Installation Guide. It is a useful tool to take …
Type: Guide
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This brochure gives an overview of Amvic ICFs and their unique features and benefits. Amvic Building System is the most innovative manufacturer of high quality Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in the …
Type: Fact Sheet
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The Verve Vacancy Sensor makes additional energy savings possible by automatically shutting off lights in unoccupied areas. The Verve sensor combines photovoltaic and radio frequency technologies for …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Unlike conventional switches, the Decorator switches use energy-harvesting radio-frequency technology. The simple act of turning a switch “ON” or “OFF” generates enough energy to transmit …
Type: Fact Sheet
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The Verve 10-channel controller is designed for quick and easy programming of receptacles and wide variety of lighting functions that range form on/off and timing to pathways and scenes. Each Verve …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Unlike conventional switches, Verve switches utilize energy harvesting, radio frequency technologies to control lighting, receptacles and temperature. The simple act of turning a switch on or off …
Type: Fact Sheet
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By applying energy-harvesting, radio frequency technologies to heating and cooling controls (HVAC) the Verve thermostat enables wireless temperature control. Designed with energy savings in mind, the …
Type: Fact Sheet
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Are you building your new dream home? Use these ten practical tips to ensure that your new dream home will also be green.
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Clifton View Homes to effectively remodel this home into an energy efficient home that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E …
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Clifton View Homes to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for LifeStyle Homes to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Scott Homes Inc. to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Baldwin Homes Inc. to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Treasure Homes Inc. to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for GreenCraft to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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his High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Cobblestone Homes to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Pulte Phoenix to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Ferrier Custom Homes to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper
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This High Performance Builders Spotlight shows what it takes for Clarum Homes to build energy efficient homes that exceed the EnergySmart Home Scale Rating (E-Scale).
Type: White Paper