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Pure Eco

@PureEco

Solutions for a greener tomorrow.

 Troy, MI
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Joined June 2009
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Mark your calendars! Energy Efficiency Day 2022 is October 5th. Last year, nearly 950 organizations, companies, utilities, and local governments participated, and 66 cities, counties, or states issued proclamations supporting EE Day. Join us! #EEday2022 energyefficiencyday.org/join…

Join Today - Energy Efficiency Day

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4 Ways a Bad Duct System Can Lead to Poor Indoor Air Quality energyvanguard.com/blog/4-Wa…
4 Ways a Bad Duct System Can Lead to Poor Indoor Air Quality - Energy Vanguard

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...

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Air Sealing an Attic Access the Right Way energyvanguard.com/blog/air-…
Air Sealing an Attic Access the Right Way - Energy Vanguard

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.

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What Is Home Performance? Part 1 energyvanguard.com/blog/what…
What Is Home Performance? Part 1 - Energy Vanguard

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...

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News Release: Scientists Show Large Impact of Controlling Humidity on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: mailchi.mp/nrel/news-release…
Building Enclosure Blunder in the Basement energyvanguard.com/blog/Buil…
Building Enclosure Blunder in the Basement - Energy Vanguard

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...

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What Is a Mini-Split Heat Pump? energyvanguard.com/blog/what…

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.

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Roof Overhangs and Moisture Problems energyvanguard.com/blog/roof…
Roof Overhangs and Moisture Problems - Energy Vanguard

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.

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2 Ways to Get the Best Insulation in Your Home energyvanguard.com/blog/2-wa…

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...

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A Humidifier Is a Bandaid — The Problem Is Infiltration energyvanguard.com/blog/A-Hu…
A Humidifier Is a Bandaid — The Problem Is Infiltration - Energy Vanguard

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....

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The 4 Factors of Comfort energyvanguard.com/blog/The-…
The 4 Factors of Comfort - Energy Vanguard

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...

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When Is the Humidity Low Enough to Open the Windows? energyvanguard.com/blog/when…

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.

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Mark your calendars. ⚡October 6th is Energy Efficiency Day 2021!⚡ The goals are simple: Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs. #EEday2021 energyefficiencyday.org/
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6 Options for Ventilating Homes in Humid Climates energyvanguard.com/blog/6-op…
6 Options for Ventilating Homes in Humid Climates - Energy Vanguard

6 Options for Ventilating Homes in Humid Climates - Energy Vanguard

Ventilating homes in humid climates is a challenge because the humidity can make indoor air quality worse. Here are some good ways to do it.

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Why You Probably Need an ERV, Not an HRV energyvanguard.com/blog/why-…
Why You Probably Need an ERV, Not an HRV - Energy Vanguard

Why You Probably Need an ERV, Not an HRV - Energy Vanguard

The simple answer to the common question of ERV versus HRV is that you probably need an ERV. Here's why you want moisture recovery, too.

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Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located? energyvanguard.com/blog/wher…
Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located? - Energy Vanguard

Where Should the Air Barrier Be Located? - Energy Vanguard

Because building assemblies are three-dimensional, the air barrier could go inside, outside, or in between. What's the best location?

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Why Your Hot Water Takes So Long energyvanguard.com/blog/why-…
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Why Your Hot Water Takes So Long - Energy Vanguard

Plumbers want to sell you a tankless water heater. There's one reason your hot water takes so long, though, and it's not the water heater.

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The 3 Safest Ways to Insulate the Top of the House energyvanguard.com/blog/the-…
The 3 Safest Ways to Insulate the Top of the House - Energy Vanguard

The 3 Safest Ways to Insulate the Top of the House - Energy Vanguard

There are a lot of ways to insulate the top of a house. Here are the safest ways to do so according to a building science expert who knows.

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9 Uncommon Tips for Keeping Cool with a Struggling Air Conditioner energyvanguard.com/blog/9-Un…
9 Uncommon Tips for Keeping Cool with a Struggling Air Conditioner - Energy Vanguard

9 Uncommon Tips for Keeping Cool with a Struggling Air Conditioner - Energy Vanguard

We went through a record-setting heat wave recently in the US. Here in Atlanta, we set an all-time record of 106° F. Homes with properly-sized air conditioners—yeah, yeah, I know they’re few and far...

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Is It Ever Helpful to Use a Powered Attic Ventilator? energyvanguard.com/blog/is-i…
Is It Ever Helpful to Use a Powered Attic Ventilator? - Energy Vanguard

Is It Ever Helpful to Use a Powered Attic Ventilator? - Energy Vanguard

A powered attic ventilator is supposed to keep your attic cool. Is that a good thing? Are they ever justified? Here are some answers.

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