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

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September 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.

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September 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, […]

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August 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

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August 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 […]

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June 27, 2022

Fresh Air Systems – Balanced Whole House Ventilation

We can have well-insulated air-tight homes, an abundance of fresh filtered air, and energy efficiency. Learn how in this deep dive into energy and heat recovery ventilators.

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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.

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June 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.

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May 25, 2022

The Costs and Benefits of Solar

Interview with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal

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May 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.

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May 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.

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May 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.

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