September 11, 2023

Selecting Sustainable Materials: An #EcoRenovate Guide

Selecting sustainable finishes and furnishings is as important as green construction. So look at the lifecycle of products, and decide what's most important.

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July 19, 2023

Tackling Water Scarcity: RainStick Showers Changing the Game

In-home greywater recycling systems offer significant water savings, but they can be expensive and challenging to to install. This immediate, point-of-use water treatment technology combats water scarcity one shower at a time.

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July 5, 2023

Cost-Effective Retrofits: 7 Steps to Zero Energy

To achieve a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions, we can smooth the runway for energy-efficient, cost-effective home retrofits

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June 23, 2023

Demand Response Technology: Key to Decarbonizing Multifamily

In multifamily residential buildings, demand response technology is a powerful tool to help balance the strain on the grid and reduce the need for utilities to resort to peaker plants.

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May 16, 2023

Top Policies That Propel Passive House in North America

New York, Pennsylvania, and British Columbia shone through as centers of successful Passive House policy innovation.

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March 29, 2023

Green Concrete: The Foundation for a Sustainable Home

New, green concrete options are emerging to help lower the embodied carbon of homes and buildings and achieve global climate goals.

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March 29, 2023

Home EV Charging Made Simple (But Do Hire an Electrician)

Home EV charging setups can be tricky. So we’ve developed a primer: from model options and safe installation, to pricing and solar storage.

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February 28, 2023

Decarbonize Your Home to Support a Greener Grid

Energy storage and controls can reshape your home's electricity demand to harmonize with a clean, decarbonized electricity supply.

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January 27, 2023

Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing

Aligning design and construction towards Passive House standards will result in zero carbon multifamily buildings that are comfortable and resilient.

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January 19, 2023

Electrifying? You May Not Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Abandoning gas for all-electric appliances? The electrical panel is the unsung hero of any home electrification project.

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January 19, 2023

DOE Targets Air Leaks in Path to Zero Carbon

Nationwide analysis gives policymakers and business owners insight to target specific regions, housing segments, and technologies for efficiency and electrification upgrades.

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January 7, 2023

Heat Pump Dryers: Low-Impact Laundry

Heat pump dryers are an exciting, relatively new electrification technology. One can cut perhaps 10% of your household energy use.

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