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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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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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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No need to wait: Homebuyers and sellers can require energy efficiency scores and upgrades now
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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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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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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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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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Finding a building supplier that can provide sustainable building products and materials can make all the difference.
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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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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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