DC Current Applications Emerging in an AC Environment as Renewable Energies Grow
Most of us don’t realize that the majority of our energy-efficient equipment we use daily in our homes and businesses runs on direct current. But, the power coming in to our buildings is alternating current. This conversion results in lost energy. A solution to prevent this amount of lost energy is achieved by integrating dedicated DC systems.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: STEP Warmfloor
High-Performance Roofing Systems at No or Little Additional Cost
Innovations make roofing tiles more affordable and cost-efficient than ever, even when adding solar to the mix. Here’s how.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: 3 IN 1 ROOF
Why Wouldn't You...
If you could incorporate a roof system that the market requests and regulations mandate, provided leading-edge efficiency and simplicity and all with no more cost...Why Wouldn't You?Type: Presentation
Sponsor: 3 IN 1 ROOF
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Net-zero and Healthy: Building a Thriving home
High-performance home-builder Gene Myers discusses Thrive's innovations in healthy homes, industry impacts of COVID, and the future of smart homes.
New Georgia center as good to environment as refugees it will serve
Leaders of Friends of Refugees, a Georgia-based non-profit, knew they needed a building. To make the project more attractive to donors by lowering operating costs, executive director Brian Bollinger studied up on high-performance. Here's what he learned, and the facility that will result.
Golden State's solar mandate represents golden opportunities
Industry must help residents see value of renewable energy option
Wis. builders works to boost visibility of zero-energy homes
Good design, ensuring buyers understand financial and lifestyle benefits are key
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Renewable energy source contracts included fixed prices for the city's long-term future.
5 net-zero energy homes designed to inspire
Projects prove sustainable construction achievable on multiple levels
LEEDing Tiny house joins green buzz
Structure meant to serve as example of sustainable building on small scale
Insulated tiles transform roofs into energy savers
New 3 IN 1 tile combines protection, insulation, solar into a single product to boost energy efficiency
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Solar sanction
California approves measure mandating solar be part of most new homes
Affordable housing project built for net-zero energy
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Survey: green homes do not always cost more
Many buyers have come to expect standard features, and homes integrating specialty green features are becoming more mainstream.
Homebuilder offers Tesla Powerwall for true net zero living
By using stored energy day or night, the Powerwall roughly doubles the amount of solar energy that directly powers the home.
A look at the spray foam insulation and wall systems in the net zero energy Jacobson house
The home and insulation installer were recognized with a 2018 Industry Excellence Award, winning first prize in the Residential Wall category.
Net zero commercial building lease will share energy savings
The lease includes annual energy reviews to drive continuous improvement in the building's operation.See More »