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January 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.
Read ArticleJanuary 2, 2023
Cold Climate Heat Pumps Warm Homes on the Coldest Days
We know that decarbonization requires electrifiction, and we know that heat pumps work in many situations. But many people still wonder: Will heat pumps work in cold temperatures?
Read ArticleNovember 27, 2022
Embodied Carbon: Reduce Your Home’s Hidden Carbon Footprint
Operational carbon is usually what we think of when energy costs are discussed. That is, carbon emissions that come from the energy used to power our homes, cars, etc. over their lifetime. Your home’s energy efficiency comes into play here. Generally, operational carbon emissions can be modeled and predicted, so you can compare one appliance […]
Read ArticleNovember 2, 2022
7 Simple Steps to Decarbonize Your Home
With carbon emissions reaching an all-time high, it is important to discuss how we, as a global community, can minimize the carbon load of our buildings. As of March 29th of 2019, we surpassed over 410 ppm (parts per million) of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere. To put this into perspective, our sea levels […]
Read ArticleOctober 6, 2022
Elemental Green and the Zero Energy Project Join Forces to Accelerate Zero Carbon Homes.
We have exciting news to share! The Zero Energy Project has found a new home within Elemental Green, a leading green building media company dedicated to accelerating adoption of more sustainable residential building products and techniques. By joining forces, the Zero Energy Project will reach a wider audience and have a greater opportunity to build […]
Read ArticleSeptember 28, 2022
Builder Training & Consumer Demand Are Key To Getting to Zero
Together we are building demand for zero energy homes by arming consumers and professionals with resources to plan their own path to zero
Read ArticleSeptember 22, 2022
Highlighting Useful Technologies for Getting to Zero: The New Zero Energy Project Product Directory
Building materials and equipment play a key role in the efficiency and affordability of zero energy buildings. This is why we’re proud to introduce the Zero Energy Project Product Directory to help builders identify appropriate products and to stimulate the supply chain to provide products that will draw the building sector toward greater energy efficiency.
Read ArticleSeptember 22, 2022
BlocPower: Renovating Buildings and Cities on the Path to Zero
Brooklyn-based BlocPower is an innovative for-profit startup that aims to renovate thousands of older buildings to become highly energy efficient, all-electric, and low–carbon emitting. All while creating good jobs for low-income people. As a “public benefit” corporation, BlocPower’s core goals include energy efficiency, renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction, economic development, job creation in low-income communities, […]
Read ArticleAugust 4, 2022
Home Energy Scores: If Ireland Has Them, Why Not the US?
No need to wait: Homebuyers and sellers can require energy efficiency scores and upgrades now
Read ArticleAugust 3, 2022
EEBA Launches Free Online Database of Sustainable Building Products for Your Home
The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and ecomedes have compiled a trove of eco-friendly building products for your home: the EEBA & ecomedes sustainable building products database. This free online tool is designed to help you find the green materials you need in a snap. Users can select products by sustainability attributes, labels, and […]
Read ArticleJune 27, 2022
Sealed – Energy Efficient Homes Without Cost or Hassle
Are you someone who wants to make your home more energy efficient but gets stressed about the thought of the time and money involved? Sealed offers home energy renovation packages that take care of the logistics and financing, so you don’t have to.
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