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ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

Southwestern Smarts
This resource-wise house in Santa Fe, N.M., takes vernacular architecture to the next level to achieve near net-zero-energy.
By Mark W. Chalom

Keys to Successful Solar Water-Heating Programs
To encourage adoption, address the big obstacles: high upfront cost and a lack of consumer awareness.
Jordan DiGiorgio, Jeff Curry, Christie Howe and Mark Thornbloom, P.E., with Chip Bircher

5 Insights for Marketing Solar to Hispanics
Green attitudes and behaviors of the nation’s fastest-growing market might surprise you.
By Dr. Mary Beth McCabe, Dr. Ramon Corona, Dr. Richard Weaver

An Angle on Solar and Wind Variability
What is the best match to U.S. loads that could be achieved with wind power and PV? NREL’s load-matching model calculates the answer.
By Victor Diakov

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