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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.
Check out our list of top Web sites for buyers of energy-efficient homes.
BIRA and Pardee Homes Reduce Electric Bill on Extreme Makeover Home
The hit ABC-TV series "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" which airs Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 8:00pm PST, will feature expertise by the BIRA Building America Team. The show will be followed on Monday, March 28. 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.
Be Sure to Sign up to Receive the Building America Web Highlights
The "Building America Web Highlights" is a brief bi-monthly e-mail that encapsulates recent research results from the Building America program. Check out the most recent issue then sign up to receive the e-mails.
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