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September 28, 2022
Builder Training & Consumer Demand Are Key To Getting to Zero
Together we are building demand for zero energy homes by arming consumers and professionals with resources to plan their own path to zero
Read ArticleSeptember 22, 2022
Highlighting Useful Technologies for Getting to Zero: The New Zero Energy Project Product Directory
Building materials and equipment play a key role in the efficiency and affordability of zero energy buildings. This is why we’re proud to introduce the Zero Energy Project Product Directory to help builders identify appropriate products and to stimulate the supply chain to provide products that will draw the building sector toward greater energy efficiency.
Read ArticleSeptember 22, 2022
BlocPower: Renovating Buildings and Cities on the Path to Zero
Brooklyn-based BlocPower is an innovative for-profit startup that aims to renovate thousands of older buildings to become highly energy efficient, all-electric, and low–carbon emitting. All while creating good jobs for low-income people. As a “public benefit” corporation, BlocPower’s core goals include energy efficiency, renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction, economic development, job creation in low-income communities, […]
Read ArticleAugust 4, 2022
Home Energy Scores: If Ireland Has Them, Why Not the US?
No need to wait: Homebuyers and sellers can require energy efficiency scores and upgrades now
Read ArticleAugust 3, 2022
EEBA Launches Free Online Database of Sustainable Building Products for Your Home
The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and ecomedes have compiled a trove of eco-friendly building products for your home: the EEBA & ecomedes sustainable building products database. This free online tool is designed to help you find the green materials you need in a snap. Users can select products by sustainability attributes, labels, and […]
Read ArticleJune 27, 2022
Sealed – Energy Efficient Homes Without Cost or Hassle
Are you someone who wants to make your home more energy efficient but gets stressed about the thought of the time and money involved? Sealed offers home energy renovation packages that take care of the logistics and financing, so you don’t have to.
Read ArticleJune 27, 2022
Is Going All-Electric a Fantasy?
Electrifying our homes, lives, and businesses is one of the most effective strategies to wean ourselves off fossil fuels, as we add more renewable energy to the electric grid. But do we have the capacity to produce, transport, and use the increase in renewable electricity that will result? Spoiler alert — the answer is yes – if.
Read ArticleMay 16, 2022
Energy Efficient Building Suppliers Make It Easy
Finding a building supplier that can provide sustainable building products and materials can make all the difference.
Read ArticleMay 16, 2022
Double Stud Wall Simplified – Low Cost, High Performance
The double-stud wall is a well-established method for creating a very economical, durable, and high R-value assembly in new construction.
Read ArticleMay 16, 2022
A Summer Home Rebuilt on the Path to Zero
When a tree falls on their beloved home, the Bakers get on the path to zero while teaching others along the way.
Read ArticleApril 21, 2022
Stracker Solar – Going Beyond Rooftops
Now homes and buildings whose roofs lack sufficient solar access to get to zero can access solar power - and do it more efficiently.
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