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Mandalay Homes: Zero Energy Grid-Integrated Neighborhoods that Solve the “Duck Curve”

…set of proven energy-efficiency features: Spray foam insulation: Walls cavities are filled with open-cell spray foam. While the insulating value is about the same as fiberglass batt insulation, foam does…

A Summer Home Rebuilt on the Path to Zero

…(SIPs), insulating concrete forms (ICFs), and flexible EPS insulation sheets. The result is a super-tight building envelope that keeps conditioned air in, vastly reducing energy use – and energy bills….

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Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing

…properly installed windows are also needed to achieve proper insulation. The resulting energy efficiency and reduction in demand is critical to meet California’s climate goals, to support the electrical grid,…

Green Hammer: A Zero Energy Building Pioneer

…barriers and exterior insulation in the most constructable, cost effective means and the builder is expected to understand all of the intent of the design and project criteria without being…

My Zero Energy Retrofit Beats my 401(k)

…This excluded doing many things typically done in deep-energy retrofits: I did not remove and replace my siding to add insulation because it is so expensive that the savings on…

Products Used to Get to Zero

…plates. Two versions are available. The pre-insulated version comes with low-GWP foam insulation in the truss section. The BareNaked Tstud™version leaves out the foam, so that dense pack insulation can…

Warmer Climate Construction and Design Considerations

It’s generally accepted that homes use more energy in climates that require more heating than cooling. Wisconsin is a good example of a heating-dominated climate, while Florida is clearly cooling…

Low-Cost, High-Value Opportunities to Reduce Embodied Carbon in Buildings

…high recycled material content may not be available at a low cost premium in other regions. Insulation material selection can be a significant factor in project-level embodied carbon, with insulation…

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DOE Targets Air Leaks in Path to Zero Carbon

…prioritizes insulation and other air-sealing strategies—especially those that limit disruptions for occupants during renovations. More research is needed on panelized walls, drill-and-fill insulation, and window retrofits to prove their effectiveness….

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Start with SIP Panels: Cost Savings, Efficiency, Health, Resilience

…to quickly attach siding and trim. And since the insulation is part of the system, you get higher performance with less on-site work. Research has shown 55% to 66% savings…

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Four Heating & Cooling Myths Costing You Money

…isn’t up to the job, insulation issues are to blame. Addressing these issues can be simple. Look for DIY weather-sealing solutions like adhesive barrier tape that can be applied to…

Zero Energy Builder Profile: Anthony Aebi of Greenhill Contracting Inc.

…photovoltaic solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling, combined with super insulation and air tightness. Insulated concrete form (ICF) walls, triple-pane glass, and heat recovery ventilation complete the system. As…

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