Energy Efficient Home Archives
The Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago re-opened in March, and this time they’re using Icynene insulation. The fully-functioning, prefabricated modular home was designed to show museum visitors how style and function can come together in one chic, eco-friendly package.
With décor by Midwest Living’s senior [...]
Last December at a Virginia Home Depot location, President Obama gave a speech on the need for energy efficient home insulation. This was all part of his push for Congress to provide more tax breaks and incentives to homeowners renovating their homes to be more energy efficient. During his speech, President Obama went so far [...]
Last Tuesday, President Obama proposed a new energy saving program as part of the plan to boost the economy. This stimulus program, called “Cash for Caulkers” would provide rebates for homeowners making energy efficient weatherproofing improvements to their homes.
An incredibly large percentage of the energy wasted in the US comes from conditioned air in homes [...]