Category Archives: zero energy homes

Passive House Sets High Bar for Energy Efficiency

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

A new home under construction in East Falmouth is being built to an exacting new building standard, designed to be super-tight with virtually no air leakage, which may make it one of the most energy-efficient houses in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Obama touts green energy benefits

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) — A failure to address climate change in the United States means giving China a competitive edge, U.S. President Barack Obama said. Obama during a weekend address said clean energy reforms were vital for economic recovery … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Home Star: The Green Bill Everyone Can Agree On

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

In the arena of green politics, the spotlight has been hogged by the troubled energy reform efforts in the Senate. Many are watching as the best chance to reign in carbon emissions and stimulate clean energy development on a large … Continue reading →

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The Passive House Guide

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

You really can’t talk about heating and cooling a house independently from talking about the house itself; they work together as a system. The best example of this is the Passive House: It is designed so that it barely needs … Continue reading →

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Zero Energy Home Design

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

A Zero Energy Home (ZEH) combines state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction and appliances with commercially available renewable energy systems, such as solar water heating and solar electricity. The combination results in a home that produces its own energy—as much or more than … Continue reading →

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Making Your Own Clean Electricity

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Douglas W. Marcille, Energy Industry Leader

Generating electricity using your own small renewable energy system fits the circumstances and values of some home and small-business owners. Although it takes time and money to research, buy, and maintain a system, many people enjoy the independence they gain … Continue reading →

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Zero Energy Homes?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Damian Styers

Zero Energy Homes is one of the newest buzz terms in the green community – can you take a guess as to what it means?
While it may be fairly self-explanatory, can homes nowadays in the United States really require zero energy to run and therefore help curtail our dependence on oil and gas?
It may be [...] Continue reading →

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