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This Old House: How a German Home Maximizes Energy Efficiency 

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In this video, This Old House shows an average German home to understand how building practices and lifestyle affect energy consumption.

In this video, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor an average German home to understand how building practices and lifestyle affect energy consumption.

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This video features BPI Training for HVAC systems.

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Read the report which reviews currently operating programs that address barriers to weatherizing homes, and a set of recommendations pertaining to accessibility, funding, and improved health, calling attention to the connection between energy conservation and home health efforts.