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Lights, Windows, Energy Retrofit Action

It's one thing to discuss the possibility of energy savings with a prospective client. It's another to introduce Andy and Randy. The infographic here is a colorful clarification of how the owners of two similar homes can have very different energy results based on the changes they (or their contractors) do or don't perform. Click here to see the infographic.

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