If you do make energy efficient improvements to your home, you may be able to claim tax credits from the government. So, whether you have a serious green agenda, or are simply looking for ways to cut the costs of daily living, environmentally friendly solutions to improving your home’s energy efficiency needn’t cost the earth.

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It encourages environmental awareness and sustainability though numerous projects, awards and schemes. A series of courses has even been devised to help guide building professionals move toward improving their awareness and ability to achieve affordable, energy aware building projects.

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First developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, this system has been adopted by many countries around the world. Residential and commercial contractors know that promoting their project as LEED Certified will shine a positive light on the building, resulting in a higher property value.

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This is managed by using extra-thick superinsulation to reduce heat transfer though the walls, roof, and bottom floor of the home as well as triple-pane windows with the dead air spaces filled with argon or krypton gasses, covered with low-E glass coatings, and glazed with special high R-value frames.

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With our heightened concerns for saving money, the idea of energy efficiency seems to pop up more and more when looking at home articles. However, do you really know how to make your home more energy efficient?

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A thin, invisible film that keeps pilots safe from infrared rays while in the cockpit can save Americans billions of dollars in heating and cooling bills. Money is “flying out the window” in more ways than one for homeowners with standard glass panes. Installing low-emissivity or “Low-E” windows can save home owners a significant amount [...]

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