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Newport News
Newport's Jamie Lyons authored an article for the National Fire Protection Association Journal. The article discussed how residential sprinklers can be safely and effectively integrated with community water supply systems.
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Featured Technology
STYROFOAM SIS Brand Structured Insulated Sheathing
The Styrofoam SIS brand structural insulated sheathing from The Dow Chemical Company has been proven to save money for both builders and homeowners alike. The product was designed to provide for structural lateral bracing and transverse loads, energy performance, and weatherization all in one.
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January 21, 2010
Reducing Energy Usage from Miscellaneous Electric Loads
Miscellaneous electrical loads (MELs) correspond to the use of devices that do not result in the heating, cooling, water heating, or lighting of the home. The consumption of energy by MELs can be difficult to reduce because of the diversity of their usage.
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The Pro’s and Con’s of Unvented Attic Assemblies
Greenbuild 2009 Arrives in Phoenix
Newport Attends 2009 Remodeling Show
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Comparative Heating Systems Study
 Energy bills are a significant part of the household budget, and during cold winters heating costs increase the monthly bills even more. The efficiency and energy source of a home's heating system can make a big difference in home heating costs, and also influences a home's carbon footprint. In fact, the selection of a home heating system is often the biggest change homeowners can make to their home's energy performance.
To help compare home heating systems based on energy, costs, and emissions, Newport recently completed a comprehensive analysis of 14 different heating systems in 16 different locations throughout the U.S. The research - sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council - covers furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, and ground source heat pumps in both new and existing homes. For a quick glimpse (audio + visual) of the study's findings click here.
Adhesive & Sealant Council Research
Disaster-Resistant Roof Assemblies
 Newport Partners teamed up with the Adhesive and Sealant Council to research how adhesives could create more durable and disaster-resistant roof assemblies in residential housing stock. Read the newest case study: Adhesive Tape Field Trial (PDF, 230KB)
Featured Resource
Residential fire sprinkler ordinances have been adopted by several hundred U.S. communities for use in single-family dwellings. Such systems have been shown to provide significant life safety benefits, however the installed cost of these systems remains as a point of uncertainty and a potential barrier to broader adoption. Informal estimates of typical installation costs can vary widely, and influence decision makers’ views on the viability of sprinkler systems in new homes.
In order to provide information on this topic and to understand the factors that may influence the costs, Newport recently conducted a study of select jurisdictions to determine the housing cost and supply impacts of residential sprinkler ordinances at the local level.
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