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2. $20 Insulation Hacks To Keep Homes Warm This Winter ... - AOL

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   Klosterman highlighted a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) statistic that showed nearly one-third of your home’s heat energy is lost through windows. “Check the attic and basement for air leaks ...

3. What should you set your heat to in the winter? Avoid ... - AOL

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   The Energy Department says that even turning thermostats back 7 to 10 degrees from their normal settings for eight hours a day can save as much as 10% a year on homeowners' heating and cooling ...

4. Best temperature setting for thermostats this winter? The ...

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   What is the best temperature setting for a thermostat in the winter? The U.S. Department of Energy recommends 68 degrees. ... Energy-saving tips. The Energy Department said that to save even more ...

5. Cork thermal insulation - Wikipedia

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   Fino et al. [11] investigated the thermal insulation of walls covered with medium density expanded cork panes. To determine the impact of moisture on heat transfer through the cork wall, they conducted a comparative simulation of the insulation's behaviour in winter and summer conditions on the one side, and in dry and wet conditions on the other.

6. Superinsulation - Wikipedia

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   The passivhaus standard combines superinsulation with other techniques and technologies to achieve ultra-low energy use.. Superinsulation is an approach to building design, construction, and retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss (and gain) by using much higher insulation levels and airtightness than average.

7. How To Prep for Winter Energy Bills: 7 Affordable Home ... - AOL

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   With home heating costs expected to rise this winter by an average of 10.5% from last year, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), now is the time to find ways ...

8. Passive solar building design - Wikipedia

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   In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy, in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it does not involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices.

9. What to set your thermostat to this winter: Tips from ... - AOL

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   Here are expert tips on how to program your thermostat to stay warm while saving money on your next energy bill. ... To save energy in the winter, the Department of Energy recommends setting the ...