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How Long Will It Take To Recover The Additional Cost of Building a LEED-Certified Home?
The Green Building Council now provides LEED certification for private residences. Have any studies been done to determine how long it will take to recover the additional costs of …
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Can products be designed to prevent passive energy use?
Appliances continue to draw electricity while the products are turned off, and in the average home nearly 75% of all electricty used to power electronics is consumed by products th …
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How are Renewable Energy Credits and Carbon Offsets certified?
How are Renewable Energy Credits and Carbon Offsets certified?
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How efficient are solar arrays for lighting purpose at homes.
How efficient are solar arrays in powering electronic appliances for home usage.
I want to know feasibility of setting up an array too.
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How long does it take for a turbine to pay back the energy used to manufacture it?
How long does it take for a turbine to pay back the energy used to manufacture it?
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Energy audits - what they are who does them and are there professional bodies I should look for to avoid the cowboys?
Energy audits - what they are who does them and are there professional bodies I should look for to avoid the cowboys?
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Are cars powered by solar energy feasible?
Are cars powered by solar energy feasible?
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skylight tubes & low-energy light bulbs
Does anyone one use skylight tubes or have information on how much energy they save compared to low-energy light bulbs?
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What is renewable energy?
What is renewable energy?
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what is the energy star rating system?
what is the energy star rating system?
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How much corn does it take to make a gallon of ethanol?
How much corn does it take to make a gallon of ethanol?
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Can I switch my Christmas holiday lights to LED and how much energy (and CO2) would this save?
Can I switch my Christmas holiday lights to LED and how much energy (and CO2) would this save?
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4answers
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Nuclear fusion: a breakthrough for the energy crisis?
Could nuclear fusion yet provide a breakthrough for the energy crisis? Where is the science and technology behind nuclear fusion, what issues remain and if it were available in sa …
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Is Turning Lights Off and On Energy Efficient?
If you leave a room for a short period of time, do you save energy by turning the lights off when you leave and back on when you return or should you just leave the lights on?
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I drive an average 10000 miles a year at roughly 20 mpg. In terms of energy how many kWh does that equate to? Id like to know to compare with the new electric vehicles.
I drive an average 10000 miles a year at roughly 20 mpg. In terms of energy how many kWh does that equate to? Id like to know to compare with the new electric vehicles.
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