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May 27
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Fixing Wet Basements, A Deep Energy Retrofit Grows in Freeport, Getting Energy from Whiskey, and more!

whiskey distillery old

The best energy efficiency news from around the internet: making energy from whiskey, phasing out the incandescent, a deep energy retrofit in Energy Circle's back yard, and more! Read the full story

May 27
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

May 26
from News & Trends

The Answer to Wet Basements, Mold & Moisture Problems.

Gene Kelly Singing in the Rain

A whole-house, comprehensive home performance assessment is the best way to solve your home's moisture problems once and for all. Read the full story

May 26
from News & Trends

Enter the "Home Performance Horrors" June Contest with Daily5Remodel. Professional content

home performance horrors

Daily5Remodel is seeking submissions for BPI's June contest -- "Home Performance Horrors." Simply send in a before and after shot of a home performance disaster, and be entered to win a prize valued at… Read the full story

May 26
from Technology Watch

The Best Mobile Apps for Home Performance Contractors and Energy Auditors. Professional content

resvent mobile app screenshot

The most useful mobile apps for home performance contractors, home energy auditors, insulation contractors and other energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

May 25
from Energy Circle Updates

Photos from the 57 Depot Street Deep Energy Retrofit Groundbreaking Ceremony!

Energy Circle CEO Peter Troast

Yesterday, ground was finally broken on the Deep Energy Retrofit project of the historic Mallett House at 57 Depot Street in Freeport, Maine. Read the full story

May 20
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Light Bulb Wars, PACE Loans, Clotheslines, and More Home Energy Efficiency News!

Clothesline

The best energy efficiency news of the week: Philips one-ups Google on LEDs, clotheslines as art, why the U.S. wastes half the energy it produces, and more! Read the full story

May 20
from News & Trends

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

Energy Circle 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

May 17
from Technology Watch

How LED Lights Can Reduce Air Conditioning Costs This Summer. This article contains a video.

CFL, LED, Incandescent Bulbs

LED lights save energy, help the planet, and reduce electrical costs; but they can also help keep your home cool, and save money on air conditioning costs. Read the full story

May 13
from News & Trends

ReCircle: Google's New Android LED Bulb, How to Keep Cool on the Cheap & Boil Water Energy Efficiently, and more!

Justin Bieber inhaler

The best home energy efficiency news and trends of the week: Justin Bieber themed inhalers, alternatives to clothes dryers, keeping cool on the cheap, and more! Read the full story