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

September 2
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Be a Man: Plant Some Trees, Insulate Your House, Save Some Money.

House with strategic shading

Esquire Magazine catches on to the value of insulation and other home energy upgrades - confirming that energy efficiency is both sexy and, well, manly. Read the full story

August 31
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Energy Conservation with Cookie Monster.

Cookie Monster

Looks like Sesame Street still has something to teach us after all: this video featuring Cookie Monster highlights simple steps to save energy. Read the full story

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

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from August 23-27, 2010. Read the full story

August 27
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ReCircle: Joe Biden, Stimulus Success, Smart Homes, Energy Efficient Mortgages, and more!

Vice President Biden

The best energy efficiency news from the week: what makes a home green, smart homes, why stimulus funds for energy innovation are working, and more! Read the full story

August 20
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ReCircle: Mandatory Energy Ratings, Inexpensive LEDs, Green Jobs, New Windows, and more!

The best energy efficiency news and views from the past week: when windows are worth it, inexpensive LED bulbs, mandatory energy audits, and more! Read the full story

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

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from August 9-20, 2010. Read the full story

August 6
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ReCircle: Mushroom LEDs, New Appliance Efficiency Standards, Energy Audits Reshaping Real Estate, and more!

Mushroom LED Lights

The best home energy efficiency news and views from the past week, including LEDs that look like mushrooms, new home appliance efficiency standards, an infrared energy audit of Antwerp, and more! Read the full story

August 6
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from the week of August 2-6, 2010. Read the full story

July 30
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Around the Web: Energy Circle's Hand-Picked Links, Chosen Especially for Energy Efficiency Pros. Professional content

The most important news and stories in home energy efficiency and home performance contracting, from the week of July 26-30, 2010. Read the full story

July 30
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ReCircle: Energy Efficient Dorm Rooms, 2 Groundbreaking State Energy Codes, Why Insulation is Sexy, and more!

Insulation is Sexy Stuff

The best energy efficiency news from the week: Arizona and Georgia adopt groundbreaking energy codes, why insulation is sexy, Home Star and more! Read the full story