April 9, 2024

Decarbonize Your Hearth with an Electric Fireplace

Advances in technology mean that our homes can use less energy without anyone noticing, and without sacrificing our quality of life.

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August 30, 2023

Let Us Count the Ways We Love Induction

An induction range will put you on the path to superior, clean cooking. And it’s key to a decarbonized life.

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June 18, 2023

Heat Pumps Pave the Way to Zero Carbon

Heat pumps can both heat and cool your home. And where they’re powered solely by renewable energy, they produce zero operating carbon.

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May 16, 2023

The Unsung Success Story of Increased Efficiency (And Why We All Need More of It)

Advances in technology mean that our homes can use less energy without anyone noticing, and without sacrificing our quality of life.

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May 16, 2023

Top Policies That Propel Passive House in North America

New York, Pennsylvania, and British Columbia shone through as centers of successful Passive House policy innovation.

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March 30, 2023

Four Heating & Cooling Myths Costing You Money

Debunking a few common heating and cooling myths reveals ways to lower energy costs and lessen the impacts of climate change.

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January 27, 2023

Calif. Embraces Passive House for Zero Carbon Multifamily Housing

Aligning design and construction towards Passive House standards will result in zero carbon multifamily buildings that are comfortable and resilient.

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January 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.

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February 8, 2021

Now, a More Climate-Friendly Spray Foam

Spray foam is used enthusiastically by many builders hoping to improve energy performance of their projects. But the hidden climate impact of conventional 2-pound, closed- cell foam is actually a huge step backward. A new generation of low global warming potential spray foam corrects this fatal flaw.

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