Clean Energy is Driving Job Growth Across the Economy
The energy sector is a significant employer. New data show that clean energy jobs in wind, solar and efficiency now outnumber those in fossil fuel extraction and processing. Moreover, 41 have more clean energy jobs than fossil fuel jobs.
Many zero energy homes and apartments are too small for standard-size central ventilation systems. This new product from UltimateAir addresses this market with small size, variable-speed operation, and high efficiency.
Optimized Occupant Experience: Value Beyond Energy Savings in Commercial NZE Buildings
The most valuable asset of any building is the people inside. Many of the benefits of zero energy buildings directly benefit these occupants. Keeping building occupants happy, healthy and productive may be the most important bottom line benefit of zero energy commercial buildings.
CO2 Takes Heat Pump Water Heaters to the Next Level
Heat pumps are revolutionizing home water heating. Now there’s a product that reaches new heights of efficiency and carbon neutrality and can be used in a variety of applications. It’s a split-system CO2-based heat pump water heater that works even in very cold climates.
Electricity powers virtually all zero energy homes, while most conventionally-built homes use natural gas for space and water heating. Why is that? In a nutshell it has to do with cost, efficiency, and climate change.
How Abode Builders Makes Zero Energy Homes More Affordable
Adobe Builders set out to create affordable, zero energy homes in Seattle. They reduced cost with good design, placing a priority on the building shell and developing an efficient construction process.
Budget Cuts Hurt Businesses, Workers, Rural Residents, and Low-income Families
Proposed budget cuts to energy-efficiency programs could exact a hefty price on businesses, workers, rural residents, and low-income families. It’s time to speak up.
Making buildings better has been their aim for more than a decade. Now Earth Advantage has set its sights on making zero energy buildings a reality in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Zero Energy Builder Profile: Anthony Aebi of Greenhill Contracting Inc.
This New York builder is taking his business to the next level by making every project a zero energy home. Anthony Aebi is hands on with construction and customers, too.
Energy Saving Product Spotlight: Lunos Takes the Ducts Out of Ventilation
Tight homes need efficient, effective ventilation. Until now that has been accomplished by a heat recovery ventilator with an elaborate duct system. Now there is an option that ventilates and recovers heat, without the ducts.