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New Tax Incentives for Going “Green” in NY
New York state has passed a law that could provide substantial incentives for builders and developers to go “green.” In a time where motivation for energy efficiency is paramount, New York state is stepping up it’s game in order to … Continue reading
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Green-Certified Homes Sell for 9% More
Money is always an issue when it comes to buying a house and there has been much debate about the cost of a “green” home. How much is a “green” home worth compared to a less efficient one? How … Continue reading
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Attic Insulation in Energy Efficient Home
Newport Ventures worked with Belmonte Builders to build a home for the NYSERDA High Performance Home Challenge. This blog entry discusses the home’s ceiling insulation strategy. Continue reading
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Efficient Framing Practices
The infrared picture shows a nice, even temperature across the walls and ceiling, except for the corner. The dark section is a cold spot in the wall cavity, which resulted from this five stud corner, which was not insulated. The yellow portion to the left of the infrared picture is a duct return. The better method for framing this area would have been to use ladder framing, which would have reduced the amount of lumber and tight spots, allowing for increased use of insulation in this specific spot. Continue reading