Zero Energy Living
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.
Read ArticleJanuary 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.
Read ArticleJanuary 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.
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

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

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 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 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 ArticleSeptember 20, 2021

Three Steps for Building Carbon Neutral Houses
Well-built homes stand for 100 years or more. We must ensure that every home is affordable and has a low carbon footprint. Green builders are taking steps to achieve these goals — three policy innovations will encourage more builders to get on board.
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