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Do Homes With Solar Sell Faster? (What The Research Says)

By Erin Shine
Posted in Homeownership, Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Solar Energy
If you’re still considering whether or not to install solar panels, you may be wondering whether they’ll help you to sell your home faster if and when you decide to…
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How Fast is The Solar Energy Industry Growing in the USA?

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Solar Energy, The Environment & Climate Change
Without a doubt, the growth of the solar industry is really picking up steam and there appears to be no turning back from here, given the lower cost and mass adoption rate. See how solar is growing across the U.S., and what states are growing the fastest.
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Solar Panels In Winter and Cold Climates: Do They Work?

By Erin Shine
Posted in Homeownership, Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Solar Energy
I’m sure you’ve seen on TV or online that solar panels are the new green energy source for your home. You can use them to power your house, heat water, and even generate electricity! But do they actually work in winter and cold climates? The answer might surprise you.
A picture of the window installer drilling screws into the frame of our new Energy Star hurricane impact windows on our net-zero solar energy home.

Net-Zero vs Conventional Construction: How They’re Different

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Homeownership, Net-Zero Homes and Lifestyle
Ever wonder what the differences are between a home built for net-zero energy versus conventional construction methods? We dive in here, and compare the old methods to what’s undoubtedly going to become the standard in the near future.
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Net-Zero vs Passive House: What Are the Similarities and Differences?

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Net-Zero Homes and Lifestyle
There are many differences between a passive house and a net-zero house. We dive into the definitions, studies, and even our own case study to show these two known goals of building and renovating energy efficient homes.
Tagsnet-zero home, passive house
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The Many Benefits of a Blower Door Test: Don’t Skip This Step

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Energy Audits & Efficiency Testing
A blower door test is a simple, inexpensive way for you to know how airtight your home is and what you can do about it. Read this article and learn the benefits of doing a blower door test as well as how to get started!
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What Is Net-Zero Construction? And Why It’s Now a Big Deal

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Net-Zero Homes and Lifestyle
Net-zero construction is all the rave now. Every other day now, we see a big corporation announce that they will go net-zero energy by some near-future date. The politicians and…
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Solar Energy Alternatives: 4 To Use When Solar Won’t Work

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Solar Energy
Solar power seems to be growing unstoppably. But unfortunately, it just isn’t going to work for every homeowner. Luckily, there are some good solar energy alternatives for homes. If you…
TagsRenewable Energy
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6 Reasons Why Solar Energy Won’t Work For Your Home (And What To Do)

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Solar Energy
We explore the top 6 biggest reasons why solar energy may not work for your own home. Not to fret though! We give resources and options for how to check for yourself, and what to do about it.
TagsSolar Energy

The 15 Best Green Building Resources You’ll Want to Bookmark

By Erin Shine
Posted in Renewable & Efficiency Technology, Green Builders
We’ve gathered our favorite 15 online resources for all things green building, sustainable technology, and everything in between. Check out on rundown of each, why we like each one.

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      • ERVs and HRVs
      • Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters
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