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The Building America Program conducts research to develop advanced building energy technologies that make homes and communities much more energy efficient. Consumers benefit through lower energy bills and maintenance costs (which leaves more money for other things) and healthier, more comfortable, and more durable houses.
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Efficiency Will Meet Affordability with "Habitat" Pilot Home
Several months ago, Building America partner IBACOS, Inc. in Pittsburgh happened upon evidence that interest in energy efficient homes is spreading—in this case, right in its own neighborhood. When IBACOS employee Eric Newhouse learned that Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity was building three new homes in his East Liberty neighborhood, his curiosity led him to visit the site. Since then, IBACOS and Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity have worked together on the homes, and Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity has agreed to begin a Building America pilot home this fall. Learn more.
Energy Efficient Homes Reduce Indoor Air Quality Problems
Energy-efficient homes are designed to reduce uncomfortable drafts and reduce sources of internal contaminants. Building America researchers have also extensively studied ways to provide an appropriate amount of ventilation air to ensure that indoor air quality in energy-efficient homes exceeds that in conventional homes. Learn more. (PDF 10.8 MB). Download Acrobat Reader.
Also, be sure to read ASHRAE's Top 10 list of How to Ensure Good Indoor Air Quality.
Community Energy Efficiency Program Reaches out to Northern California Cities
Housing shortages in southern and northern California are spurring new construction, prompting concerns about energy efficiency in both regions. Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy funded BIRA to enroll and support three northern California local governments in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP). Learn more.
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