Make Walking and Biking Part of Your Zero Energy Lifestyle
Location is one of the first decisions made about a new home purchase, and it is one of the most consequential. While it may not occur to you that location affects energy efficiency… it does!
Common Myths About Building Codes and Energy Efficiency
Facts speak louder than myths. Contrary to conventional thinking, this survey of building codes in the Northeast United States shows that energy-saving building codes don’t cost more or reduce construction activity.
How to Save Money Building Affordable Zero Net Carbon Apartments
Giv Group just finished a zero energy affordable housing apartment project in Salt Lake City that cost less than a comparable building built to conventional energy standards. Now, they want to share what they learned so others can duplicate their accomplishment.
This analysis, using standard business investment metrics, shows that a complete zero energy home retrofit can return 15% a year with zero risk. Beat that Wall Street!
People often make choices with negative impacts to their health, wealth, and overall well being without realizing it. These are called risk behaviors, and there is a large body of research about techniques to help people make healthier, more positive decisions. Here are ways these techniques can be used to influence people to buy zero energy homes.
The first certified Passive House in Scranton, Pennsylvania, offers more than super energy efficiency. It demonstrates that high-performance homes can be built for the same price as code-built homes.
Preparing Building Professionals for the Coming Zero Energy Boom
Everyone in the construction industry is faced with a rapidly changing business environment as the market moves to zero energy buildings. Local organizations can smooth the transition with high-quality training that is accredited and affordable. Learn how one California initiative did just that.
Imagine a world where a builder can set a precise level of building air tightness, pay one contractor to deliver it, and reach the same performance standard on every home. That world is here... today.
