During winter months we receive loads of questions about what causes windows to “sweat” and what to do about the problem. Beyond being a nuisance, this condition can lead to mold, rot and a musty odor throughout a home. Making matters worse, for those in especially cold climates, the sweat freezes and turns to ice.

This excessive moisture that is commonly referred to as “sweating windows,” is really condensation — water vapor in the air turning into liquid water. It’s the same condition that occurs when a cold can of soda is removed from a refrigerator and exposed to room temperature — beads of moisture collect on the outside surface of the can to form a layer of condensation.

By Gary Feuerberg

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNCCC) will be held from Nov 28 to Dec 9 in Montreal, Canada, and promises to be the largest intergovernmental climate conference since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997. The expectation is that 8,000 to 10,000 participants will be attending from 189 countries and the European Union.

Why all the hullabaloo for the Montreal 2005 climate change conference?

This is not the first such conference but actually the 11th. To sort out all the history, previous conferences, and scientific background related to this issue is a daunting task. The science, politics, and business of climate change is a very complicated subject. It's difficult to follow the many conferences, treaties, protocols, and technological advances.

DOVER TOWNSHIP - Officials at the Hydrogen Learning Centeer want people to learn about hydrogen - as an alternative fuel source.
"Through the five universities and colleges that are stakeholders in New Jersey, we want to engage the next generation. Let them become familiar with hydrogen fuel cell technology," said Nora Lovrien, spokeswoman for the learning center, part of the Bloustein School at Rutgers University.
The center held its first stakeholders meeting Wednesday in the technology building at Ocean County College, with about 50 attendees representing businesses, nonprofit organizations, academia and state government.

Source U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

(Washington, D.C.-Oct. 24, 2005) EPA's Green Power Partnership has grown
to 600 partner organizations purchasing more than 3 billion kilowatt
hours (KWh) of green power annually, enough to power 300,000 American
homes each year. This voluntary program includes Fortune 500 companies,
universities, and local, state, and federal agencies.

"President Bush has asked the nation to diversify our energy supply by
promoting alternative and renewable energy sources, and once again,
EPA's partners are leading the effort," said EPA Administrator Stephen

Source Department of Energy

Houses Arriving in Washington, D.C. for Oct. 7-16 Solar Decathlon

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of the DOE Solar Decathlon, a “solar village” has taken shape on the National Mall. Solar powered and highly efficient houses from across the country and as far away as Spain, Canada and Puerto Rico are arriving in Washington, D.C. for the start of the 2005 Solar Decathlon. The Solar Decathlon brings together cutting-edge architecture, engineering, and technology in homes that generate as much, or more, energy than they consume.

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by Susan M.A. Larson

There’s a new house on Foxtail Lane in Rogers.
True, all of the homes on this street are new, but there’s one that’s different from the rest, although you can’t tell by looking at it.
The house at 21431 Foxtail Lane is an American Lung Association (ALA) Health House home, the first of its kind in the northern suburbs. American Lung Association Health House is a national program teaching builders and homeowners how to build and remodel healthier, more energy-efficient homes. Constructed by Christian Builders, Rogers, the Foxtail Lane home will be open Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1–2, from noon to 6 p.m. for tours and people will be there to answer questions about the program.

Source: ENERGY STAR

Each year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency. Award winners will be recognized at the ENERGY STAR Awards Ceremony on March 21, 2006 in Washington, DC.

All organizations participating in ENERGY STAR are encouraged to apply for a 2006 ENERGY STAR Award. To be considered, an organization must meet the specific eligibility requirements in the award application and submit a complete application package by December 15, 2005. Applicants should be sure to respond to all of the award criteria specified in the application and not exceed specified page limitations. Organizations may apply for more than one award if they meet the eligibility requirements. In such cases, a complete award application package must be submitted for each award.

Source: The Eureka Reporter

Solar energy works in Humboldt County, is affordable, and easy to install.

That’s what the Redwood Coast Energy Authority says. So, on Sunday, Oct. 2, dozens of energy-conscious Humboldt homes and businesses will open their doors and invite neighbors in for a look at how they have trimmed their energy bills through conservation, efficiency and harnessing the power of the sun.

During the free 2005 Humboldt Solar Neighbors Tour, participants will see how their neighbors are using the latest in efficient buildings and appliances to save money and energy.

Source: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

A suburban Las Vegas housing development is now a real-life laboratory for innovative research in renewable energy and conservation- the first research project of its kind to be conducted in the United States. The UNLV Center for Energy Research has teamed up with a consortium of partners- including Nevada Power and Pinnacle Homes- to design and construct a Zero Energy Home, which will be unveiled at a special ceremony Thursday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. at 7395 Howell Mill Court in Las Vegas (near Windmill and Tenaya in the SW Valley- driving directions below).

Gathering of Indoor Environmental Professionals at IAQA-AmIAQ-IESO 2005 'Unification Conference' in Orlando Will Be Nation's Largest Ever

Source MARKET WIRE

ROCKVILLE, MD -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/15/2005

The opportunity for individuals working in the indoor air quality industry to attend a history-making event that provides first-class education and product displays may come only a few times during their careers.

Such an event takes place Oct. 6-9, 2005, at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. Billed as "The Unification Conference," the event serves as the first combined annual meeting of three leading organizations in the indoor environmental arena: the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO).