The Zero Carbon Renovation Revolution  Has Arrived

…and $6,000 in utility bills annually, so, at $20 per annual dollar saved, there is an increase of $40,000 to $120,000 respectively in the home appraisal. The actual appreciation is…

A Roadmap to Building Affordable Zero Energy Homes

…Get it right. Demand an accurate appraisal of the building’s true value. This might mean some legwork on your part, but the added effort will pay off in real dollars….

Builder Profile: Solaire Homebuilders

…a challenge for home buyers and builders. Solaire meets the challenge in several ways. Each home receives an Energy Performance Score. They document energy-saving features using the Earth Advantage appraisal

Everybody Wins with Zero Energy Homes!

In addition to the superior monetary returns to homeowners that we detailed in Part One, Zero Energy Homes – A Financial Win For Homeowners, zero energy homes offer a wide…

Green Hammer: A Zero Energy Building Pioneer

…incentives and technical assistance. Or, you can kick and scream and be left in the dust.   JE: What was your experience with the financing and appraisal processes of zero…

Protect Homebuyers, Reward Efficiency

Our market-based economy rewards innovation and economic growth. It provides multiple benefits for consumers and society while rewarding individual initiative through enlightened self-interest. But the market doesn’t function in a…

Buy a zero energy home

A home is one of the most important purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. Because zero energy homes are built today to tomorrow’s standards, you’ll enjoy cleaner air and year-round…

How To Pay for Energy-Efficient Renovations? On-Bill Payment Can Help.

High energy bills are a stress for most of us — especially for low-to-moderate income families who may pay a large portion of their income for energy bills. It is…

Sell Zero Energy Homes

Homebuyers are increasingly recognizing that zero energy and zero energy ready homes are a smart investment. These highly sustainable homes have no energy bills and net zero carbon emissions. They…

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…Zero Energy Home Sales Tips Zero Energy Homes of the Future are Available Today Zero Homes are Comparable in Cost to Standard Homes Appraisal and Mortgage Strategies for Zero Homes…

Online Education – Available Anytime

The following online courses and webinars provide construction and real estate professionals with the knowledge they need to effectively design, build, retrofit and market zero energy homes. While some of…

Six Cities Forge Ahead with Home Energy Disclosures – How Your City Can Join Them

As we all spend significantly more time inside our homes during COVID-19 shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders, understanding how our homes perform (and the implications for affordability, comfort, and health) has…

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