Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros.

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By Will - February 10th, 2012

From Energy Circle:

The Home Performance Playlist.

Did you know that Home Performance has been a topic of interest for songwriters throughout history? Well, maybe not, but this playlist is sure to get you revved up for a day in an attic!

Curated Links from the Web:

Why is the Stack Effect so Controversial?

The stack effect is simple, right? Wrong. A recent post on Energy Vanguard received so many comments that Allison Bailes felt obliged to follow up. The contentious question: does heat rise? (From Energy Vanguard)

Can a Hub Boost Energy Efficiency in the U.S.?

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Innovation Hub is attempting to discover cutting-edge ways to reduce building energy consumption. Worthwhile pursuit, or do we really just need more cellulose? (From Scientific American)

New Green Building Products.

Martin Holladay looks at a few new green building products, including solar PV shingles and some interesting new insulation materials. (From Green Building Advisor)

Three Jokers in the Energy Deck.

Elisa Wood discusses the energy challenges facing the U.S., now and in the coming years, and how energy efficiency may be the only way to avoid them. (From Home Energy Pros)

A Preview of the BuildingEnergy 2012 Conference.

The folks from BuildingGreen will be at BuildingEnergy 2012 next month in Boston, talking about building resilience and improving windows, among other things. We’ll be there too. How about you? (From BuildingGreen)

Home Performance Social Media Highlight of the Week:

Stitt Energy Systems.

Stitt Energy Systems has done an exemplary job with their Facebook profile, regularly posting interesting content and doing a great job with engagement. Their photo gallery, in particular, features some great stuff (one photo of a recently drywalled home, for example, dives briefly into the history of drywall in the U.S., which is above and beyond, and pretty cool if you’re interested in the history of building in the U.S.).