By Andrew Pollard
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1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
As electricity shortages and increasing energy costs hit home, interest is growing in renewable energy sources, like the sun. A recent 3-year study identified some issues around solar water heating and found the key is getting the installation right.
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By Alan Barbour
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1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Projects are underway in several countries on new towns and communities with zero-energy goals. In Singapore, Beca has been appointed to provide consulting engineering and project management services for a ground-breaking retrofit project.
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1 August 2008
Insulation. Building materials. Barriers. Energy smart - what does the future hold?
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By Clinton McKinnon, Ian Cox-Smith
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1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Thermal insulation materials must now comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 4859.1. This has brought changes to BRANZ insulation Appraisals, including random testing.
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By Andrew Pollard
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1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
In the last 8 years, residential electricity prices have increased at a faster rate than escalating petrol prices, so how can we use less and maximise energy efficiency?
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By Alister Gardiner
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1 August 2008, Build 107, Feature article
Residential energy generation is an emerging field in New Zealand. We look at the micro-scale technologies available and what the future holds.
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