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Lessons From The UK Heat Pump Study: Insulate First And Know What You Are Getting

number of heat pumps vs coefficient of performance from Energy Saving Trust Sami recently wrote 80% of UK Heat Pumps Performing Badly and suggested that “Lloyd will no doubt be feeling more than a little validated by this study.” Indeed; I will never understand why people will shell out tens of thousands of dollars on heat pumps, new windows and solar panels before they will insulate or caulk. But the study makes some good recommendations about how to get the most bang for your buck when you buy a heat pump and how to ensure that it is done right…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Georgia Rep Says Clean Energy Bill Will Kill Grandma

Representative Paul Broun says clean energy legislation will cause electricity prices to rise, which will make it too expensive to run air conditioning, and people will die of hypothermia. Joe Romm types it out: … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Solar-Assisted Air Conditioning Comes To Market

Solar powered air conditioning makes so much sense; it is hottest when the sun shines. So all the blogs are excited about LG’s new “eco-friendly solar hybrid air conditioner”. Slapping a 70 watt solar panel on top of a thousand watt air conditioner is certainly a help, but hardly the holy grail… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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