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Radiant Floor Heating Sustainability

Posted by John Noriega on Monday, July 5, 2010,



A radiant floor heating system can be used with a couple different sources of heat sources.  The most popular is a hydronic source running off of a boiler but the most sustainable is a geothermal heat pump.  However, the application of a radiant floor heating system is debated as a sustainable heating option.  It has been experimented in with commercial and residential buildings, also in cold, moderate and warm climates.  The most popular debate is based on its use as retrofit system or in ...


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Sustainable Retrofit Tax Credits

Posted by John Noriega on Thursday, May 13, 2010,

Federal and local incentives to renovate a home have been few and far between, until now!  On March 6, 2010 the House of Representatives passed the bill for the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act.  This bill offers tax credits to homeowner’s willing to invest in energy efficient upgrades in their home.  Consider upgrading insulation or replacing windows in your next renovation and receive rebates from the government.  However, be wise in your decision to jump on this opportunity as even with the...


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