What & Why: Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps
This document explains what ductless mini split heat pumps are and why you should be using one in your home.Type: Special Report
Sponsor: LG HVAC
Below-Grade Insulation: Basements, Slabs and Crawl Spaces
Insulation is a must when combating air, moisture and other potential hazards that can befall an unprotected foundation. This white paper takes a look at some methods for insulating the three most common types of foundations – basements, slabs and crawl spaces.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: ProudGreenHome.com
Battle the Elements with Resilient Homes Built with Insulated Concrete Forms
Insurance companies, state regulators and government agencies are providing significant insurance discounts for homes built to new, more resilient standards like the FORTIFIED Home standard. This white paper covers one popular approach to building a storm-resilient home — using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) for the wall assembly and foundation.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Fox Blocks
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Golden State's solar mandate represents golden opportunities
Industry must help residents see value of renewable energy option
Consumer interest in sustainability driving Realtors' focus
Study: Environmentally friendly features important in choosing where, what home to buy
Insulated tiles transform roofs into energy savers
New 3 IN 1 tile combines protection, insulation, solar into a single product to boost energy efficiency
Massachusetts Home Switches to Solar Power to Lower Heat Bills
The owner needed solar panels that could stand up to New England winters.
DOE Outlines Roadmap to Meet 2030 Solar Cost Targets
Research suggest that installing PV on new housing developments could enable residential PV installation savings of 61 percent relative to the Q1 2017 benchmark system price.
Solar System Makes Bridge House Truly Net Zero
Architect: "Beautiful, clean energy systems are the way of the future in custom homes."
Zero Energy Certification Awarded to the Lincoln Net Positive Farmhouse
With more than two years of measured occupancy to date, the home unquestionably provides exceptional energy performance, consuming 70 percent less energy than a code-built house.
High Performance Homes Earns 3rd Housing Innovation Award
Originating from a production home, the French Country architectural design was customized according to the homeowner’s desires.
Here's How the Tesla Solar Roof Works
Two main factors have prevented solar roofs from becoming as mainstream as they ought to be.
New DIY Tool Changes the Way Homeowners Go Solar
The solar tool gives users a clear idea of what the home will look like with the panels installed.
Video | New Solar Panel Design Speeds Installation
Solar panel installation, always a concern for homeowners, can be become a quick, two-step roof installation process.
EEBA takes summit to new level
Annual event revamped with stronger focus on high-performance building
Mercedes-Benz Launches Home Energy Storage System
This is Mercedes-Benz Energy's first collaboration with a U.S. solar provider, bringing its premium, high-performance, road-tested technology for home
Solar Power Pays Off in 10 Midwest Cities
Listings in these cities that mention “solar power” sell at a price premium when compared to listings that don’t mention “solar power.”
5 Ways to Reduce Energy Bills By Investing in Home Solar
While a solar power investment aligns homeowners with the popular green energy movement, there are also solid financial reasons to invest in solar.See More »