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My AC service contractor wants to sell me a new unit with environmentally friendly Freon. What does that mean? Should I buy it?

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Steve Saunders
TexEnergy Solutions, Inc
Irving, TX

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Ellen Stover
Tampa, FL

What does it take and how much does it cost to convert an entire home to solar power?

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Evan Little
Surterre Properties Inc
Newport Beach, CA

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Sonya Watkins
Jasper, IN

We are concerned about possible off-gassing from spray-foam insulation for a home under construction.

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Rick Goyette
Emerald Dream Builders
Pawtucket, RI

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Kara Palley
Passaic, NJ

We would like to design a flat roof home that is green. What do we do with the ductwork?

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Rich Franz-Ünder
Pima County Development Services
Tucson, AZ

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Elizabeth
Houston, TX

We are re-siding our home. Our builder wants us to go with vinyl, but we are looking at cedar shingles. Any advice?

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Susan Davis
Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc.
Mountain View, CA

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anita sussman
Longmeadow, MA

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