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Banish “Payback”

…Also there are many important non-monetary returns with ZEHs that should be taken into account. These homes are more comfortable, healthier, quieter, more durable, and kinder to the planet. The…

Don’t Market a Zero Energy Home Without Knowing This

…their health (21% vs. 29%) and to say it was desirable (20% vs. 28%). Respondents with at least a college degree were significantly less likely than those without to pronounce…

Schools Should Buy Books not Energy

…fewer distractions and can concentrate better. Improved air quality, an essential companion to energy efficiency, also improves the health of students and staff. Studies demonstrate that better work environments are…

Budget Cuts Hurt Businesses, Workers, Rural Residents, and Low-income Families

…low-income families each year, helping them afford their energy bills, making their homes healthier, and providing thousands of skilled construction jobs. The budget proposed to wipe out this $215 million…

Clean Energy is Driving Job Growth Across the Economy

…provide family-sustaining wages, healthcare benefits, and union representation for workers. America cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past, and so must take steps early on to ensure that…

Realty Sage is Revolutionizing the Green Real Estate Market

…features or certifications, Livability Categories help buyers understand the actual benefits and impact of these features. For example, a “Healthy” Livability Category indicates features that improve air quality and reduce…

How to Scale Home Energy Financing Products

…value, but also improve a customer’s long-term financial health on the table. This same report found that 45 percent of Americans undertake improvements intended to make their homes more energy…

National Association of Realtors Sustainability Survey Reveals Opportunities and Challenges

…provide greater comfort and are healthier than most other homes, they should be widely successful, but so far have failed to gain significant traction in the marketplace. How could a…

Builder Blends Zero Energy with Montana Style

…energy home. Whether farming or building, Barta is guided by the practical philosophy of working with nature to glean what his customers need for health and comfort. Like most custom…

Proper Integration of Heat Recovery Ventilators with Residential Air Handlers

…is properly sized and located for its own use. This dedicated system generally offers the best efficiency, health, and comfort. However, most homes in North America use a forced air…

Innovations in a 107-Year-Old Net Positive Victorian Retrofit

…by plywood and some forms of insulation. Formaldehyde is a threat to health, and our house is so tight that inadvertent leakage would do nothing to reduce the threat. To…

Mandalay Homes Offers Grid-optimized Zero Energy Homes

…are not obvious. Our energy rater helps us make choices related to energy, health, durability, renewables, etc. Armed with that knowledge base, our team can start by asking the right…

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