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Energy Efficiency

  • Lutron. Maestro occupancy switches are compatible with all bulb types, including halogens and CFLs. The units sensing technology detects natural ambient light so that lights go on only when needed and stay on when a room is occupied. Available in versions for small and large rooms, the sensors can save up to 20% on lighting energy usage, the company says, and are easy to install. www.lutron.com.

    Occupancy Switches from Lutron

    Lutron. Maestro occupancy switches are compatible with all bulb types, including halogens and CFLs.

     
  • Titebond. Franklin Internationals Titebond Original Wood Glue is an industry standard. Introduced in 1955, this was the first aliphatic resin glue or yellow glue, which, like polyvinyl acetate white glue, is inherently nonhazardous. Original Wood Glue has 10.7 g/L VOC content, and no ingredients of concern are listed on the material safety data sheet. Many of Franklins Titebond adhesives, along with its GreenChoice-branded adhesives, have VOC content below 50 g/L. 800.669.4583. www.titebond.com.

    Low-VOC Wood Glue from Titebond

    Titebond. Franklin International’s Titebond Original Wood Glue is an industry standard.

     
  • 3M. The companys Hi-Strength 94 ET Spray Adhesive is a high-strength, high-tack spray adhesive with high solids for increased coverage. It has 10.7 g/L VOC content and is Greenguard Children & Schools certified. It is sold in aerosol cans, canisters, 5-gallon pails, and steel drums (reducing container waste). The company has a handful of other Greenguard Children & Schools-certified spray adhesives. 800.362.3550. www.3m.com.

    Low-VOC Adhesive

    3M. The company’s Hi-Strength 94 ET Spray Adhesive is a high-strength, high-tack spray adhesive with high solids for increased coverage.

     
  • Hurd. The company has expanded its H3 Energy Star-rated product line to incorporate double-hung units. The technology integrates three materials into the window frame: 0.050-inch extruded aluminum cladding, vinyl, and solid wood for improved energy efficiency and enhanced performance, the company says. It features a concealed wood jambliner and easy-tilt operation for easy cleaning and is available with the companys low-E 366 glass for a U-factor of 0.29. 800.433.4873. www.hurd.com.

    Energy Star-Rated Windows

    Hurd. The company has expanded its H3 Energy Star-rated product line to incorporate double-hung units.

     
  • Nest Labs. The Nest Learning Thermostat monitors homeowner behaviors and preferences to create a customized heating and cooling schedule. It learns residents personal schedules in a week and automatically adjusts heating or cooling when the home is vacant to save energy. An Energy History function shows how much energy has been saved. In addition, users can change the temperature, adjust their schedule, and check energy usage via laptop or smartphone. www.nest.com.

    Learning Thermostat

    Nest Labs. The Nest Learning Thermostat monitors homeowner behaviors and preferences to create a customized heating and cooling schedule.

     
  • Mansfield Plumbing. The WaterSense-compliant Summit toilet offers 1.1- or 1.6-gpf options, reducing water usage up to 20% while flushing up to 800 grams of waste. The 3-inch tower is designed to seal tight with every flush, the company says, and wont rust or corrode. The toilet comes in three configurations: ADA, elongated, and round front. 877.850.3060. www.mansfieldplumbing.com.

    Dual-Flush Toilet

    Mansfield Plumbing. The WaterSense-compliant Summit toilet offers 1.1- or 1.6-gpf options, reducing water usage up to 20% while flushing up to 800 grams of waste.

     
  • CertainTeed. The company offers among the best color matches for traditional roofing colors in its Landmark Solaris solar-reflective asphalt roofing shingle, which can reduce a roofs summertime temperature by as much as 20%, according to company literature. Some colors in the Landmark Solaris Platinum series offer an industry-leading solar reflectance value of more than 40%, are Energy Star qualified, are CRRC rated, meet Californias Title 24 standards, and can contribute points to both LEED and NGBS certification. Landmark Solaris Platinum is pictured. 800.233.8990. www.certainteed.com.

    Solar-Reflective Roofing

    CertainTeed. The company offers among the best color matches for traditional roofing colors in its Landmark Solaris solar-reflective asphalt roofing shingle, which can reduce a roof’s summertime temperature by as much as 20%, according to company literature.

     
  • Liquid Nails. Liquid Nails Subfloor and Deck Construction Adhesive (LN-902) is a heavy-duty exterior/interior latex-based adhesive for walls and subfloor systems. Formulated to adhere to wet or frozen lumber in temperatures as low as 22 degrees, it has a VOC content of 20 g/L and is certified to Greenguard Children & Schools. The company has a number of Greenguard Children & Schools-certified adhesives covering a wide range of applications, all with VOC content below 50 g/L. 800.634.0015. www.liquidnails.com.

    Latex-Based Adhesive

    Liquid Nails. Liquid Nails Subfloor and Deck Construction Adhesive (LN-902) is a heavy-duty exterior/interior latex-based adhesive for walls and subfloor systems.

     
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    Sleeker Soaker: Diamond Spas Sozo Bath

    Tapered inside walls are the secret to creating a bathtub that uses less water while maintaining comfort.

     

  • Water Better: Rainwater Pillow Rainwater Collection System

    Upgrade your rain barrel to a water collection, storage, and reuse system from 1,000 to 10,000 gallons.

     

  • Power Washer: Whirlpool Gold Series Dishwashers

    Specially designed filters help the newest Gold series dishwashers use half the water and energy compared with 2006 models.

     
  • M.D. Manufacturing. The SilentMaster vertical bag-type central vacuum boasts a patented noise-reduction system with total output under 62 decibels. The filtration system offers a proprietary, three-ply, disposable media that does not require venting, although optional venting is available. It has a large 12-gallon debris bucket. The line includes four motor sizes, from 458 to 905 air watts, for homes up to 20,000 square feet. It comes with a six-year warranty. 800.997.2278. www.builtinvacuum.com/silent_master.

    Central Vacuum System

    M.D. Manufacturing. The SilentMaster vertical bag-type central vacuum boasts a patented noise-reduction system with total output under 62 decibels.

     

  • Geothermal System

    Climatemaster. The Tranquility 22 Digital series geothermal system has one of the smallest footprints in the industry, making it ideal for retrofit projects or installation in tight spaces, the company says.

     

  • Solar Roofing System from Certainteed

    The Apollo solar roofing system for asphalt shingle roofs is made up of lightweight modules that use silicon solar cells to convert sunlight to electricity to generate up to 52 watts per module.

     
  • Carrier. Featuring Greenspeed intelligence, the companys latest Infinity heat pump offers an industry-leading HSPF heating efficiency rating of up to 13 along with cooling efficiency up to 20 SEER. The units variable-speed scroll compressor provides consistent indoor temperatures while conserving energy. The line includes capacities from 2 to 5 tons. 800.227.7437. www.residential.carrier.com.

    High-Efficiency Heat Pump

    Carrier. Featuring Greenspeed intelligence, the company’s latest Infinity heat pump offers an industry-leading HSPF heating efficiency rating of up to 13 along with cooling efficiency up to 20 SEER.

     
  • Valspar. Valspar Plus is the first asthma- and allergy-friendly paint certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The company says the zero-VOC paint reduces airborne irritants during application and its antimicrobial factor reduces mold and mildew growth. Its available in thousands of colors with three sheen options. 800.845.9061. www.valsparpaint.com.

    Zero-VOC Paint

    Valspar. Valspar Plus is the first asthma- and allergy-friendly paint certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

     

  • Energy Star Refrigerators

    Thermador. The Energy Star-qualified Freedom collection of refrigerators, freezers, and wine columns has been reengineered for 2012.

     
  • Brizo. Siderna collection faucets combine modern lines with a ribbon-like spout and machined glass and metal components. The WaterSense-certified lav faucets come in a single-handle, single-hole model; a two-handle wide-spread; and a two-handle wall-mount. The style also is available in wall- and ceiling-mount raincan showerheads and in three- and four-hole Roman tub faucets. Polished chrome and Brilliance brushed nickel finishes are available. 877.345.2749. www.brizo.com.

    WaterSense Faucets

    Brizo. Siderna collection faucets combine modern lines with a ribbon-like spout and machined glass and metal components.

     
  • Hurd. The companys new Ultra-R glass option with Heat Mirror technology utilizes film suspended in insulated glass to achieve R-values up to R-20 (when filled with krypton gas). The film, made by Southwall Insulating Glass, is coated with nanoscale metal particles that reflect heat back to its source and improve insulation, block UV rays, and reduce noise, the company says. The lightweight windows come with up to three sheets of virtually weightless film to create up to four super-insulating cavities. 800.433.4873. www.hurd.com.

    R-20 Windows

    Hurd. The company’s new Ultra-R glass option with Heat Mirror technology utilizes film suspended in insulated glass to achieve R-values up to R-20 (when filled with krypton gas).

     
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    Non-Toxic Paints

    "Green" paints claimed to be free of VOCs, formaldehyde, toxins, and carcinogens.

     
 
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