The Future is Electric

…heat pump will maintain a comfortable indoor temperature in both heating and cooling seasons. The same heat pump technology provides abundant hot water. An induction cooktop cooks faster, is easier…

How To Improve Indoor Air Quality in Zero Energy Renovations

…change out old gas appliances for highly efficient electric ones such as a heat pump water heater, heat pump clothes dryer and an induction stove top. These appliances are less…

Zero Energy Proves Profitable in Vacation Rental

…as our heat pump clothes dryer and induction range, added about $1,000 over their less-efficient electric or propane counterparts. A back-of-the-envelope calculation shows that we spent roughly $32,000 to meet…

Why Zero Energy Homes Seldom Use Natural Gas

…efficient as electric heat pumps for space and water heating, which range between 300% and 400%. Electric induction cooktops have been shown to be more efficient and just as capable…

Banish “Payback”

…(1.0 ACH50). There is a ductless heat pump for space heating and a heat pump water heater. Efficient appliances include a two-burner induction cooktop. To power all this is a…

White Claw Farm

…value glazing. Lighting is screw-base LED. The house is beautifully daylit. Appliances are Energy Star and the range has an induction cooktop. An eMonitor provides energy data on most circuits….

Marc Rosenbaum’s 13 Best Practices for Zero Net Energy Buildings (ZNEBs)

…are lower still. 12. Select the most efficient appliances and equipment In homes, selecting efficient equipment for cooking (induction cooktops, convection ovens, microwaves), washing clothes and dishes, storing food, entertainment…

Zero Energy Home Care

Caring for a certified zero energy home is a snap. The care taken to design and build a durable, high performance residence pays off in easy operation and less maintenance,…

Glossary of Zero Energy Terms

Create an Energy Efficient Fresh Air Supply in Zero Energy Homes

Airtight construction saves energy and improves the durability of buildings. While an energy efficient home can never be “too tight”, since it is so airtight, it is necessary to provide…

The Zero Energy Home Design Process

High-performance homes, especially those striving to achieve net zero energy performance, employ a number of energy efficient materials and construction practices that need to be integrated into the earliest phases…