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Lenny Antonelli Lenny Antonelli http://lennyantonelli.ie/
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  • Posted Aug 13, 2009

Energy efficiency measures that don't save much energy

Rob Moody has posted an interesting article on Greenbuildingadvisor.com about home energy efficiency measures that don't actually save much energy.

 Among his suggested culprits?

 Boiler tune-ups, floor insulation, window replacement and cooling your attic. 

Last modified on Thursday, 13 August 2009 10:50

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