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HVAC Contractor ENERGY STAR Credentialing Program

Advanced Energy is one of just two organizations nationwide that can credential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors to perform installations in the ENERGY STAR® Certified New […]

Mini-split Heat Pumps: The Innovative HVAC System with No Ducts

Ductless heat pumps, also known as mini-splits, are highly efficient all-electric heating and cooling systems that are becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. The technology was originally developed more […]

Do it Yourself – Home Energy Audit: Part Two

In our article, “Do it Yourself – Home Energy Audit: Part One,” we discussed relatively simple, low-cost steps you can take to improve your home’s […]

Green House Hunting

When browsing home listings you’ll often come across the terms luxurious, spacious and stunning used to describe a home’s appealing attributes, but what about green? Green has become one […]

Do it Yourself – Home Energy Audit: Part One

Investing in energy efficiency may sound like it requires a lot of effort, time and money, but it doesn’t have to. While there are certainly high-impact and high-cost […]

Taking the Vents Out of Vented Crawl Spaces

Crawl space foundations are a popular feature in building construction throughout the U.S. They are a go-to for most households because they are cheaper than full basements but more […]

Key Ingredients for Successful Whole-House Residential Retrofit Programs

The U.S. housing market offers tremendous opportunity for energy savings, improved quality of life, a cleaner grid and more. Capturing these benefits, unfortunately, has been difficult. In the […]

Mold on Windows

Q: I found black spots that look like mold around the edges of my windows. Could these be harmful? What should I do? A: Mold spores […]

Duct Sealing to Improve Air Quality

Q: I don’t see any holes in my HVAC ducts, but should I still have them sealed to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality? A: […]

Bathroom Moisture

Q: I have mold growing on my bathroom ceiling despite having a bath fan. What should I do? A: Often, the problem is not with the […]