This article was originally published July 9, 2012. As the temperatures rise, you start worrying about your air-conditioning bill and hope that somewhere, somehow you can find a new, improved and ...

Q. I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...

Q: I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...

The attic accounts for a tremendous amount of lost energy. This space can reach up to 165 degrees in summer months. When this heat makes its way into the rest of the building, energy efficiency drops ...

Attic radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings are proven technologies that significantly reduce the flow of radiant heat across attic spaces. This reduction in radiant heat lowers ...

Q. What is your take on using two-sided aluminum material in the attic over existing insulation? I’ve been told it is an idea from NASA that uses material like this to protect astronauts in space. A ...

Much effort is being made to ensure our addition to Bedlam Manor will look as if it has been here 70 years. We want the addition to look old, but be energy-efficient. The roof is decked with a ...

Question: I’ve been reading about attic radiant barriers. I realize that these systems can make my home more comfortable, but do they save money? Answer: Yes, and you can probably figure fairly ...

Mohit Gupta is a Program Head for BEEP (Building Energy Efficiency Program) for Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a JV of PSUs under ministry of power. In today’s world, where energy conservation ...

If you’ve owned your home for long, you probably remember hearing about sheets of reflective foil that could save you up to 40 percent in energy bills. While these claims were mostly the exaggerations ...

Q: I recently heard about some new cooling strategy called “radiant barriers” in which heat from the house is directed up to the roof. Do you know if this really works, and if reflecting the heat out ...