September 23, 2017

National Association of Realtors Sustainability Survey Reveals Opportunities and Challenges

Consumers want complete information to make informed choices. A survey of real estate professionals from around the U.S. identifies key information that could help boost sales of zero energy homes.

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August 24, 2017

Community Solar Brings Shaded Rooftops Into the Sun

If your home or housing situation isn’t right for rooftop solar panels, don’t give up. By joining other solar enthusiasts, you can receive the benefits of solar energy no matter how shaded your home is.

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August 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.

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August 23, 2017

Is Cleaner Really Greener?

I cleaned the dust off of my solar panels and saw a 6.8% increase in production. Is it really worth the trouble? That depends.

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April 20, 2017

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.

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April 14, 2017

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

Real estate professionals should enhance their home energy performance capabilities in today’s evolving residential market, or risk falling behind those who do.

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April 7, 2017

The Best Cities for Living Without a Car

Commuting to work, school and shopping has far less impact if you don't drive an automobile. Redfin has compiled a list of the top-ten large cities for living car-free.

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March 23, 2017

Why Build Zero Energy Homes?

Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, outlines the case for building and designing zero energy and zero energy ready homes.

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March 23, 2017

How to Sell High-Efficiency Homes of the Future

Have you ever tried to explain what makes a zero energy building better? It’s harder than it seems to explain a sometimes complicated theory in a clear and compelling way. Sam Raskin, Chief Architect at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, shares how we can improve zero energy home marketing.

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March 23, 2017

Zero Energy Upgrades Could Cost Zero Dollars

There’s a way to pay for the entire cost of the upgrades needed to take a home all the way to zero energy. Find out how and use our handy cost calculator to estimate the price of your own project.

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February 13, 2017

Deep Energy Retrofits Class Gets Better, Faster, Cheaper

Heatspring has given Marc Rosenbaum’s acclaimed class on improving energy efficiency in existing homes a complete technology upgrade. It’s more convenient, cheaper and packed with valuable information for builders and designers alike.

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February 11, 2017

Disrupting the Energy Industry with the Energy Technology Trifecta

Cheap solar electricity, on-site energy storage and electric vehicles will reshape the 21st century economy. Will today’s electric utilities position themselves wisely in this technology triangle? Or will they miss a golden opportunity?

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