Landscaping for Energy Efficiency
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Shows how careful placement of trees, shrubs, and hedges can cut heating and cooling costs while protecting your home from wind and sun. A short, money-saving guide to climate-smart planting.
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