John D. Wagner is a green-building consultant based in Montpelier, Vt. He has written 12 books and is a frequent speaker at industry events. Wagner can be reached through www.johndwagner.com.
John Wagner
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Renewable Energy in Remodeling
Reducing demand will not come from uncoordinated volunteer efforts. Stricter government regulation of the energy performance of a structure is, in part, what’s required to solve our energy-consumption problems.
Put aside solar and wind … for now
I live in Vermont, zone 6, where we have 7,771 heating degree days (base 65…
Don’t pay more for green
When I first started writing about green building in 1988 — when we called green…
What to Expect from the New International Energy Conservation Code
With the power to implement regulation on a national scale that has the force of…
Put an end to square foot pricing
A few years ago, my wife and I bought a house on county land in…
10 Practical Steps to Go Green
Your clients traditionally looked to you for expert recommendations and advice on building materials and…