Sustainable North

BY CCHRC Staff
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 30th, 2009, Section A3
Not all of us are stuck in an office five days a week (or more) for work, but those of us who are can help save energy and conserve resources by making a few changes in our habits, persuading others to do the same, [...]

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BY CCHRC Staff
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 23rd, 2009, Section A3
Shopping for a home in Fairbanks can be difficult, especially if energy efficiency is a priority. With heating oil prices volatile and resale value at stake, finding the most fuel-efficient home makes sense. An efficient home also has the advantage of helping to alleviate [...]

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BY CCHRC Staff
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 16th, 2009, Section A3
Termites have yet to appear in Alaska, but carpenter ants can be rampant. Carpenter ants can destroy wood, which is found throughout a home, but are most pernicious in frame members, subfloors, and foundation areas where the ants’ boring activity is hidden from view [...]

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BY Adam Wasch, Energy Outreach Consultant for CCHRC and UAF CES
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 7th, 2009, Section A3
More than you know, I am fortunate to have a girlfriend. I mean that. In no way do I wish to suggest that I am superior to her, for I would be lost without her. But [...]

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BY CCHRC Staff
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 2nd, 2009, Section A3
Home orientation is one of the first things to think about when you are going to build a home. Most houses are designed for ‘street appeal,’ meaning they are designed to give a certain appearance from the street. Others are designed with windows carefully [...]

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BY CCHRC Staff
Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner June 25th, 2009, Section A3
Vapor barriers and house wraps are a critical part of controlling moisture and air flow in and around your home. Working in conjunction with your walls, floor, and roof, the right type and application of these products will help you to conserve energy, prevent [...]

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