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June 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.
Read ArticleApril 21, 2022
Join the Movement, Make a Difference: Electrify Your Home
Concerned about climate change? The time for climate action is now, and the place is in your own home and garage -- in 11 easy steps.
Read ArticleApril 21, 2022
Tackling Embodied Carbon in Retrofits
Because emissions are cumulative and we have a limited amount of time to reduce them, carbon reductions now have more value than carbon reductions in the future. Learn three critical strategies and practical tips for achieving near-term carbon reductions in retrofits.
Read ArticleMarch 14, 2022
Zero Accessory Dwelling Units: Low Income Housing that Works
New opportunities to expand truly affordable rental housing - building low cost zero energy ADU’s – sometimes referred to as in-law apartments, garage apartments, attic apartments, tiny homes, or casitas. But how to make them truly affordable?
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2022
The Zero Carbon Renovation Revolution Has Arrived
Over 75 million existing homes in the U.S. are dependent on fossil fuels for heating, hot water, and cooking. If we want to achieve carbon neutrality, renovating these homes on the path to zero is a significant and urgent challenge.
Read ArticleMarch 9, 2022
What Is a Mini-Split Heat Pump?
They’re all the rage in the world of high-performance HVAC. But what exactly is a mini-split heat pump?
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