Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing

…new construction to create zero carbon multifamily housing and contribute to more comfortable, healthy, and safe buildings for residents. The Advancing Options for Decarbonization in Multifamily Buildings study developed by…

Decarbonize Your Home to Support a Greener Grid

…homes come online, it is important to look at the impacts of these buildings on grid health. The grid must continue to be updated to guard against solar saturation: where…

Occupancy Intelligence for Energy Savings

…40%. This can save money, significantly reduce carbon emissions, and result in less wear and tear on critical HVAC equipment—all while meeting important ASHRAE standards for maintaining occupant health and…

Solving Energy Poverty: Energy Efficient Homes for Those Who Need Them Most

…poor health. Affordability is defined as spending no more than 30% of monthly household income on rent or mortgage payments. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,…

Passive House Busts High Cost Myth

…said Pedranti. For that modest price, this Passive House offers three significant benefits: personal health and comfort, superior energy efficiency, and affordability. The 2,153 square-foot home achieved this with a…

Advocate for Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Communities

Since international agencies and the federal government are unlikely to be taking the kind of immediate and effective actions needed to adequately limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, local action is…

Are You One of the 62%?

…the “healthy home healthy planet” video for more suggestions. If you plan to buy or build a new home in 2016, you can make the effort to seek out and…

Benker Residence

In constructing the Benker residence, the Glastonbury Housesmith built a durable, energy-efficient, and healthy home for the residents. The home focuses on longevity, including features like extra insulation for rot…

12 Advantages of Zero Energy Homes

Zero Energy Ready Homes

…Indoor Air Quality includes all the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Indoor airPLUS program making each home Health Ready; and Solar Ready Construction minimizes the cost and disruption…

Zero Energy Gains Traction in Commercial Buildings

…are particularly energy intensive, such as laboratories, have made the leap to zero energy. The Sbrega Health and Science Building at Bristol Community College and the Energy Systems Integration Facility…

Sold! Why Understanding Home Energy Performance Will Become a Key to Real Estate Success

…professionals generally undersell (or are unaware of) the benefits of homes with strong energy performance. These benefits include improved comfort, health, privacy, programmability, and interconnectivity, as well as increased monthly…