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	<title>NRG Building Solutions - Green Building Made Easy</title>
	<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com</link>
	<description>Green Building technologies presented by NRG Building Solutions.  Learn how you can make an energy efficient home quickly and affordably.</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:14:42 +0000</lastBuildDate>
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		<title>AC Efficiency</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Energy efficiency should be the deciding factor, as High efficiency appliances cost less to operate and can pay back the extra initial cost many times over during their lifetimes. All air conditioners bear bright yellow Energy Guide labels which provide information on energy efficiency.
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		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/12/ac-efficiency/</link>
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		<title>Efficient Toilets</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Toilets use the most water in your bathroom. Get a low flow toilet.  If you have purchased a home with a pre-installed 1.6 gpf model, there&#8217;s no way of knowing whether the previous owner made any such inefficient modifications.  The parts usually last around 5 years so be sure to ask the hardware store for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/04/efficient-toilets-2/</link>
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		<title>My new green life thanks to my kids!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A funny thing has been happening lately, my grown children are teaching me. My children have gone green.  They recycle, conserve water, car pool, and eat organic, not because they have to; because they want to. Recently, when I introduced them to a friend of mine in the green build industry; they already knew I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/03/my-new-green-life-thanks-to-my-kids/</link>
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		<title>What makes a home green?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several factors to consider when thinking green.  Some are.  Are the products that you are going to use on your home eco friendly?  This means: Are they close to the project so they do not have to be transported from long distances.  Are the recyclable?  Are they Healthy for you and the surrounding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/03/what-makes-a-home-green/</link>
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		<title>Extreme Home Makeover</title>
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		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/02/extreme-home-makeover/</link>
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		<title>Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[NRG Building Solutions
Insulated Drywall
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
REMODELS
Insulated Drywall is revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing higher insulation values and air quality to living and working spaces.
Thicknesses
R-Values are &#8220;true&#8221; and not &#8220;equivalent&#8221;
Styrofoam Thickness
1&#8243;
1 1/2&#8243;
2&#8243;
2 1/2&#8243;
3&#8243;
R-Value
R-4.45
R-6.45
R-8.45
R-10.45
R-12.45
STC Sound Rating
38
40
48
54
58
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		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/02/tips/</link>
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		<title>Weather Strip All Door and Windows</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Close all unnecessary openings. Fireplace dampers, doors and windows.
Set thermostat to 780 F.
Use kitchen and exhaust fans sparingly.
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		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/02/weather-strip-all-door-and-windows/</link>
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		<title>Maintenance and Operation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A dusty filter reduces air flow. Once a month you should check your filters and replace when necessary.
Room units should be covered or removed and stored in the winter.
Check for clogged drain channels.
Holes in the seal between the air conditioner and the window frame allows cool air to escape from your home.
Coils can become clogged.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/02/maintenance-and-operation/</link>
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		<title>AC Installation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An improperly installed unit will waste energy, so please use these installation tips:
*Install the unit in a shaded spot on the house&#8217;s north side or east side because direct sunshine on the units outdoor
exchanger decreases efficiency.
*If your unit is already exposed to the sun, use a shading device like an awning.
*Do not hide unit&#8217;s external [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/01/ac-installation/</link>
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		<title>AC Size</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bigger is not always better.  A unit that is too large will not cool an area uniformly and it will cool too quickly causing the unit to turn on and off too frequently.  A unit that is too small will run constantly on hot days and still not be able to cool the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://nrgbuildingsolutions.com/2009/01/ac-size/</link>
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