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Green Energy Efficiency Questions
What type of roof should I choose in a hot climate?
— Hot in Albuquerque
How do I cool down my old, hot Texas home?
— Becky, Fort Worth, Texas
Are whole-house fans effective in northern latitudes?
— J.C. Cahill, Edmonton, AB, Canada
What's the best way to capture solar heat from south-facing windows?
— Jeff Kushner, Victor, MT
Can you recommend solar window blinds that are not made of PVC?
— Lisa Dow, New York, NY
Are old appliances green because we are reusing, or not green because they are not Energy Star?
— Chris Tissot, North Hollywood, CA
Tankless water heaters: electric or gas?
— Michelle Allman, North Hollywood, CA
I want energy efficient lighting, but hate the cold light of fluorescents. Can you help?
— Maya Leonard, Huntington, NY
Can I switch to solar-heated water in my radiant heat system?
— Lynn Freeman, Sandy, OR
Can you point me to resources for building an energy-efficient home?
— Jeff Kushner, Wentzville, MO
Should I worry about the mercury in fluorescent light bulbs?
— Craig Dunlappe, Albany, CA
We're buying a house with 25-year-old solar panels. Should we have the system updated?
— Michael and Amy Bergman, Alexandria, VA
How can I remodel my oceanside property for maximum energy efficiency?
— Tricia Mittens, Nassau, Bahamas
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