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February 23, 2022
Solar Panels Shine in Hail and Hurricane
Since they are made of glass and sit on rooftops - you would think solar panels would be the first to get damaged in high wind and hail. Check out the real story!
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2022
How To Pay for Energy-Efficient Renovations? On-Bill Payment Can Help.
Can "On-Bill Financing" Help You Renovate to Zero? Find out how homeowners, including those with low incomes, and renters can save money while making their residence more energy efficient.
Read ArticleFebruary 23, 2022
High Performance Home Valuation — The Process Matters!
What is the value of a green home? Learn three easy steps to ensure your energy efficient home is properly priced. -- By Craig Foley
Read ArticleJanuary 14, 2022
My Net Zero Home Got Me Through a Wisconsin Winter — Here’s What I Learned
When Amber Westerman Set Out to Build a Net-Zero House, She Knew the Design Had to be Small and Smart.
Read ArticleJanuary 14, 2022
Net-Zero vs Passive House: What are the Similarities and Differences?
Hint: The Answer Goes Beyond Green Building Buzz Words
Read ArticleJanuary 13, 2022
Redefining Healthy Homes in the Age of Climate Disruption
Climate Disruption Calls for a New Concept of Healthy Zero Energy Homes
Read ArticleDecember 8, 2021
Interior Design Ideas for Living Big in Small Spaces
Because they are affordable, small homes are attractive to many younger homebuyers as well as retirees who are downsizing. Small homes are also more energy efficient. Whether you’re in a new smaller zero energy home or an existing small home, these interior design tips will help you live big in a smaller space.
Read ArticleDecember 7, 2021
Low-Cost, High-Value Opportunities to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Buildings
The top building material categories that account for most embodied carbon in home construction include concrete, rebar, insulation, glazing, and finishes. There are proven low-embodied-carbon solutions that can be broken down into three main categories: whole-building design, one-for-one material substitution, and specification. In general, whole-building design solutions can drive the greatest embodied carbon savings along with following low-embodied-carbon best practices throughout the building design and construction process.
Read ArticleDecember 6, 2021
The 2021 EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Is Now Underway
The Inventory of Zero Energy Homes is the definitive metric of market growth in this housing sector. Now is the time to add your new project to the database or update your current listing.
Read ArticleDecember 1, 2021
Go Small, Live Well
One important step toward making zero energy homes affordable is to make them smaller. However, smaller homes don’t mean sacrificing comfort or function. Here are 20 design ideas that allow you to live big in a small footprint.
Read ArticleNovember 12, 2021
Shedding Light on the “Dark Side” of Solar Power
The dark side of solar power includes trashing millions of used solar panels and batteries in landfills, intermittent production, and taking large tracts of land out of productive use. But new recycling approaches, and energy management and land use strategies are keeping the light on solar. It has a bright future.
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