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July 5, 2023
Cost-Effective Retrofits: 7 Steps to Zero Energy
To achieve a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions, we can smooth the runway for energy-efficient, cost-effective home retrofits
Read ArticleJune 23, 2023
Demand Response Technology: Key to Decarbonizing Multifamily
In multifamily residential buildings, demand response technology is a powerful tool to help balance the strain on the grid and reduce the need for utilities to resort to peaker plants.
Read ArticleJune 18, 2023
Heat Pumps Pave the Way to Zero Carbon
Heat pumps can both heat and cool your home. And where they’re powered solely by renewable energy, they produce zero operating carbon.
Read ArticleMay 16, 2023
The Unsung Success Story of Increased Efficiency (And Why We All Need More of It)
Advances in technology mean that our homes can use less energy without anyone noticing, and without sacrificing our quality of life.
Read ArticleMay 16, 2023
Top Policies That Propel Passive House in North America
New York, Pennsylvania, and British Columbia shone through as centers of successful Passive House policy innovation.
Read ArticleMarch 30, 2023
Four Heating & Cooling Myths Costing You Money
Debunking a few common heating and cooling myths reveals ways to lower energy costs and lessen the impacts of climate change.
Read ArticleMarch 29, 2023
Green Concrete: The Foundation for a Sustainable Home
New, green concrete options are emerging to help lower the embodied carbon of homes and buildings and achieve global climate goals.
Read ArticleMarch 29, 2023
Home EV Charging Made Simple (But Do Hire an Electrician)
Home EV charging setups can be tricky. So we’ve developed a primer: from model options and safe installation, to pricing and solar storage.
Read ArticleFebruary 28, 2023
Decarbonize Your Home to Support a Greener Grid
Energy storage and controls can reshape your home's electricity demand to harmonize with a clean, decarbonized electricity supply.
Read ArticleJanuary 27, 2023
Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing
Aligning design and construction towards Passive House standards will result in zero carbon multifamily buildings that are comfortable and resilient.
Read ArticleJanuary 19, 2023
Electrifying? You May Not Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Abandoning gas for all-electric appliances? The electrical panel is the unsung hero of any home electrification project.
Read ArticleJanuary 19, 2023
DOE Targets Air Leaks in Path to Zero Carbon
Nationwide analysis gives policymakers and business owners insight to target specific regions, housing segments, and technologies for efficiency and electrification upgrades.
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