The new edition of the guide helps
homeowners decide which improvements will yield the most bang for
their buck and help them incorporate energy efficiency into future projects.
The Rhône Alpes team from France won Europe’s 2012 Solar Decathlon with its Canopea house. The Andalusìa team from Spain won second place with its Patio 2.12 house and
A
recent study by the American Council for
an Energy-Efficient Economy finds that on-bill financing,
which allows customers to pay for energy-efficiency investments though utility
bills, is becoming more widely available across the country.