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I encounter a lot of “semi-conditioned” spaces in my work. Homeowners inexplicably seem to love them, and builders and architects don’t do enough to talk them out of it. Please, […]
Buffer spaces are (almost always) evil Read More
We are looking into adding some more PV to our exisiting net metered 3.8 KW system along with a compatible amount of batteries. The idea being to produce enough to
I came across this Green Police 2 minute video (https://bcove.me/ryhxnqc9) and was impressed by the difference in the AC vs DC fans they tested.( These guys are often worth the
I’ve never been a fan of hot water recirculating loops. I feel like they’ve been oversold as a “green feature” and a few particularly bad ones have resulted in really
Finally! A decent alternative to hot water recirculating loops Read More
I live out of town about 11 miles, a location efficiency deficit. I have some vehicle miles to account for though with careful planning and skipping work more and more
Living in the Country. Read More
The momentum for a green built and renewable powered world seems clearly on the rise. While some states, like North Carolina , look at undermining it through elimination of credits and/or
Climate Change, profits and the Encyclical Read More
There is a lot going on this year in the NC legislature that will impact the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building industries, and much of it is not
Time to call your state legislators Read More
In choosing where to build or buy a house these days there is a lot to consider. From Climate Change and the green building options that address that to the
Recently, I’ve gotten a lot of emails and calls from my builder clients about refrigerators. It seems their energy consumption has gotten confusing, particularly if you’re trying to buy an
Refrigerators have become confusing Read More
We have entered the finishing phase of our latest home. There is the long stretch of details still ahead though all of the major and most of the minor decisions
Green Built NC- Beyond Energy Star Read More
