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September 10, 2024
A Look Inside Canada’s Award-Winning Net Zero Homes
Builders and renovators across Canada, propelled by demand from homebuyers, bring the net zero goods
Read ArticleJuly 17, 2024
The Elephant in the Room: Deconstruction Reduces Embodied Carbon
Carbon Wise embraces deconstruction over demolition. Reusing materials instead of manufacturing new ones reduces embodied carbon and promotes the circular economy.
Read ArticleJune 13, 2024
Finding the Best SIP Manufacturers
Focus on the quality, reputation, and reliability of a SIPs manufacturer rather than just their location. A manufacturer far away may still provide better products, service, and value compared to local options.
Read ArticleApril 26, 2024
Enercept Customized SIPs: The Easiest Way to Build Green
Enercept has been building homes with customizable SIP construction longer than almost anyone else. They embrace creative, sustainable design.
Read ArticleJanuary 30, 2024
We Are the Rare, Repeat Heat Pump Water Heater Customers
We’ve embraced heat pump water heaters on our journey to electrify completely. And we were among the first in the US to buy and install a plug-in, 120V heat pump water heater
Read ArticleNovember 15, 2023
We Are the Rare, Repeat Solar Customers
Our most recent installers joked that they don’t usually have repeat customers. We installed solar in 2010, 2012, and 2016.
Read ArticleAugust 24, 2017
How to Scale Home Energy Financing Products
Saving energy saves money, but sometimes financing can be challenging. This report from Rocky Mountain Institute identifies the main barriers for lending options on energy efficiency and how to overcome them.
Read ArticleFebruary 10, 2017
The Buying Power of Efficiency
Energy efficiency pays for itself. If you design well, build smart and finance correctly, energy savings will take you all the way to a zero energy home.
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