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4 Ways a Bad Duct System Can Lead to Poor Indoor Air Quality - Energy Vanguard Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a big deal. It doesn’t get near as much attention as energy efficiency or green building programs, but it should be one of the highest priorities for anyone who lives in a home. It’s actually…

Air Sealing an Attic Access the Right Way - Energy Vanguard One thing often ignored in homes is air sealing an attic access. Here's the right way to seal pulldown stairs and scuttle holes.

What Is Home Performance? Part 1 - Energy Vanguard Maybe you’re a homeowner investigating how to make your home more comfortable. Maybe you’re contractor (HVAC, insulation, remodeling…) looking to grow. Or maybe you’re an artist looking for the latest trends in performance art. However you got here, I’ll see…

News Release: Scientists Show Large Impact of Controlling Humidity on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are expected to climb as economic growth drives efforts to control both temperature and humidity, according to an analysis by scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Xerox PARC.

Building Enclosure Blunder in the Basement - Energy Vanguard The photo above shows a common problem in new homes. It’s also one that can make it difficult to pass the blower door test required by many building codes these days. If I tell you that the wall pictured here…

What Is a Mini-Split Heat Pump? - Energy Vanguard The mini-split heat pump is all the rage in high-performance heating and cooling, but there is a lot of confusion about the term.

Roof Overhangs and Moisture Problems - Energy Vanguard It seems obvious that roof overhangs and moisture problems would be linked. A survey of low-rise homes in British Columbia confirms this.

2 Ways to Get the Best Insulation in Your Home - Energy Vanguard Insulation is a wonderful thing. It saves energy. It makes buildings more comfortable. And it’s pretty inexpensive considering how long it lasts (or should last). I get asked a lot for my opinion on the best insulation to put in…

A Humidifier Is a Bandaid — The Problem Is Infiltration - Energy Vanguard Does your heating system have a humidifier attached to it? If so, it’s most likely there to treat a symptom while leaving the underlying cause of that symptom alone. The symptom is dry air in winter. Unless you’re in an…

The 4 Factors of Comfort - Energy Vanguard My grandmother was ‘cold-natured,’ which meant she was more often too cold than too hot. My grandfather could sweat just by thinking about going outside on a summer day in Louisiana (where summer lasts for 5 months). Yet they lived…

When Is the Humidity Low Enough to Open the Windows? - Energy Vanguard When Is the humidity low enough? Looking at relative humidity may lead you astray. Instead, you should look at this other number.

Pleased to announce Michigan.gov has issued a proclamation officially declaring October 6, 2021 . Together we will and !