More resources for this category are located on the Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 4: Heating & Cooling Systems as well as our Heating & Cooling Systems Resources page:
The Benefits of Switching to a Geothermal Heat Pump With the high cost of energy, the value of energy efficiency is becoming more and more important. Geothermal heat pumps (GHP), […]
Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps and the IRA Tax Credits Read More
One of the best “bangs for your buck” with electrification upgrades is to replace your electric water heater with a heat pump water heater. Did you know that water heaters
Best Bang for your Buck: Heat Pump Water Heaters Read More
There’s something special about the North Carolina High Country. Home to ski lodges, Christmas tree farms, and quaint downtowns, these remote and rugged mountains offer the perfect place for tranquility
Built for the Cold: Passive Solar Home in North Carolina’s Coldest Climate Zone Read More
In our office, we’ve nicknamed February “fireplace month” because it’s the time of year when the phone starts ringing off the hook with people whose fireplaces aren’t working right in
February is Fireplace Month Read More
Hot water recirculating loops are having a moment. They’re popular with plumbers because they reduce callbacks homeowners who don’t want to run their taps and wait for hot water. They’re
Hot water recirculating loops: the most problematic “green feature” out there right now Read More
If you’ve made it to this blog, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about green building, or about its components: energy efficiency, air quality, material sustainability or building
The Importance of Building Science Read More
As a plumber, I come across a wide variety of products and plumbing systems. I am definitely curious and interested in the new technology created by my industry, but very
Water Heater Work Horses: Homage to a Couple of High-Efficiency Products Read More
In many new green homes, you might notice a little white box on the living-room wall. That box delivers heated or cooled air, and it’s called a mini-split. Once, mini-split
Feel the Warmth: Mini-Split Heat Pumps for High-Performance Homes Read More
Part of my job is that I get to see a lot of new, popular, and cutting edge things that people do in new homes. Last week I wrote about
Do this, not that… technical edition Read More
What is a net-zero energy home? A net-zero energy home is simply a home that produces as much energy throughout the year as it consumes. A home can only truly
Net Zero: Insights from Western North Carolina Home Builders Read More
