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We cut through the clutter to find the most important stories in home energy efficiency. Trends, controversies, and thoughtful discussion.

May 16
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Financing Home Solar, Part 1: Solar Leasing

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Part 1 in a series on financing home solar panel installations, this post discusses the pros and cons of solar leasing to finance your home solar array. Read the full story

May 11
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ReCircle: SAVE Act, Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Edible Curtains, Lighting Incentives and more!

The best home energy efficiency news of the week: ending subsidies for fossil fuels, new incentives for home energy efficiency, edible curtains, and more! Read the full story

May 11
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

May 4
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ReCircle: LED Lights, Insulating an Attic Hatch, Energy Efficiency in an Old Home, and More!

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The best home energy efficiency news of the week: easy energy saving tips, energy efficient lighting solutions, one opportunity you shouldn't miss, and more! Read the full story

May 4
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

April 27
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ReCircle: Making Energy Efficiency Social, Energy Waste in Your Home, Best of Earth Day, and more!

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The best home energy efficiency news of the week: making energy efficiency social, how to destroy the world from the comfort of your own home, and more! Read the full story

April 27
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

April 20
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ReCircle: Air Conditioner Efficiency, Water Purification Basics, The Problem With Range Hoods, and more!

The most important home energy efficiency news of the week, including how to make your air conditioner more efficient, the dangers of range hoods, and more! Read the full story

April 20
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The best news and views from the week for Home Performance contractors, energy auditors, HERS raters, and other home energy efficiency professionals. Read the full story

April 13
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ReCircle: Energy Monitoring Reviewed, Los Angeles Leads in Energy Star Certification, Energy Efficiency in Prison, and more!

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The best home energy efficiency news & views of the week: an overview of energy monitors, new Nest thermostat features, the pitfalls of carbon offsets & more! Read the full story