More resources for this category are located in the Appliances section of our Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 5: Appliances, Lighting, and Renewables as well as our Appliances & Lighting Resources page:
The North Carolina Energy Efficiency Alliance has recently completed a study to identify commonly missed requirements of the North Carolina energy code, and they have followed that up with some […]
New Energy Code Training Materials Available Read More
What if I told you that you could use 30% less energy in your home without giving up anything at all? No five minute military showers, you can keep using
How many green builders does it take to install a lightbulb? Lightbulbs are so easy to use that they’re the subject of countless jokes. Buying a lightbulb and putting it
Seeing the Light: Myths About Light Bulbs Read More
If you’ve been calling water vapor a contaminant, stop it. You’re not helping. I’ve confess I’ve said it before myself, but I was wrong. There was a lot of discussion
Water vapor is not a contaminant – and ventilation systems are not dehumidifiers Read More
One of the fun parts of rating new homes for programs like Energy Star and Greenbuilt North Carolina is that we get to see a lot of new homes. Whenever
Trendwatch: Edison light bulbs Read More
Bath fans are an incredibly important part of a high-performance home. Unfortunately they are also a frequently failed item when we perform final testing for programs like Energy Star and
What to do when your bath fan fails Read More
There’s a tiny thing at the edge of the rudder called a trim tab. It’s a miniature rudder. Just moving the little trim tab builds a low pressure that pulls
The three R’s of greener schools Read More
