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March 25
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Going Net-Zero in Finland, Stupid Old Appliances, Problems with Fiberglass Insulation, and more!

Finland cottage in the snow

The best energy efficiency news: why tax credits are lame, 3 problems with fiberglass insulation, net-zero building scaling in Finland & more! Read the full story

March 25
from News & Trends

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

Energy Circle PRO

The best of the web for energy auditors, home performance contractors, HERS Raters, BPI Building Analysts, and other energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

March 25
from Thinkers

The 2011 Home Performance Social Media Survey. Professional content

ACI Logo

A short survey for energy efficiency professionals, in preparation for the ACI National Home Performance Conference next week. Read the full story

March 18
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Energy Saving iPhone Apps, Award Winning CFLs, Power from Pee, and more!

Joulebug

The best energy efficiency news of the week: Colbert slams CFLs, a new iPhone app to save energy, energy efficiency in Obama's budget proposal, and more! Read the full story

March 18
from News & Trends

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

The best of the web for energy auditors, home performance contractors, HERS Raters, BPI Building Analysts, and other energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

March 17
from News & Trends

7 Reasons To Go To The ACI National Home Performance Conference This Year. Professional content

ACI Logo

ACI has been an integral driver of home performance and energy conservation; but its most compelling characteristic is its overwhelming sense of community. Read the full story

March 15
from Thinkers

Stephen Colbert Lambasts "Pig Tail Curlicue" CFL Light Bulbs! This article contains a video.

Stephen Colbert on light bulbs

Stephen Colbert discusses the bulb ban, why "curlicue," "pig tail" CFL bulbs are for girls, and how the Energy Independence & Security Act is ruining jokes. Read the full story

March 11
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Why Energy Efficiency Beats Drilling, Hiring the Right Contractor, Saving Energy in the Family Room, and more!

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The best home energy efficiency news & views of the week: energy efficient lighting standards come under fire, why energy efficiency beats drilling & more! Read the full story

March 11
from News & Trends

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

Energy Circle PRO Logo

The best of the web for energy auditors, home performance contractors, HERS Raters, BPI Building Analysts, and other energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

March 11
from Technology Watch

David White Releases Global Warming Potential Calculator for Insulation. Professional content

David White of Right Environments

Yesterday at the NESEA Building Energy Conference, David White released an insulation GWP tool that could change the way we insulate buildings. Read the full story