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Why American Homes Fall Short in Energy Efficiency Compared to European Standards
In the ongoing conversation about energy efficiency in home construction, Matt Ferrell identifies a striking disparity between American and European residential practices. As he embarks on building a new, energy-efficient home, Ferrell finds that many of the features considered standard in Europe are novel or even aspirational in the United States. With an interrogation into the specific shortcomings of American houses, he raises the poignant question: why do American homes lag behind their European counterparts in energy performance?