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In early September, Conservation Services Group (CSG) celebrated its 30-year anniversary with more than 200 guests. During the celebration at the company’s headquarters in Westborough, Mass., founder and CEO, Steve Cowell spoke about the historic successes and challenges faced by the energy community, using the anniversary as an opportunity to reflect on the growth of residential energy efficiency and look toward the future. [continue reading]
It's hard to wrap your head around the amount of number crunching that goes into energy analysis, and how to prioritize your time and effort when working on a project. There are energy modelling tools that can be used that make it easier, but in a lot of cases, the easier the modelling tool is to use, and the less actual, real-world performance testing data you input, the more likely the result will be a ... [continue reading]
Studies show that the average home wastes more than 3,650 gallons a year waiting for the hot water to make it to the faucet. And, according to the EPA, about 15% of the energy used in conventional hot water delivery systems is wasted. That’s an unnecessary burden on your client's energy budget as well as on our area’s limited water supply and other natural resources. [continue reading]
Do you know that, according to the DOE, the United States uses up energy worth nearly a million dollars every minute? We have gotten so used to having energy available at the flick of a finger that we find it difficult to believe that most of its sources are fast-depleting. [continue reading]
The different types of windows homeowners might consider may include wood, vinyl, and fiberglass. Most people think that wood is the perfect candidate for its timeless popularity, long history, and organic appeal. Vinyl is also a top choice for its perceived affordability, wide usage, and customization flexibility. However, when it comes to fiberglass windows, it’s difficult to fully comprehend its actual strengths. [continue reading]
In today’s technology-fueled world, innovations are being made at a rapid rate that help simplify human life. The air conditioner is one such invention that provides temperature control for homes, offices, and whole buildings. Today, air conditioners can be operated with a flick of a remote control, and some can even be accessed through smart phones or tablets. [continue reading]
Along with this blog, Carmel Building & Design is introducing the first in a series of videos that showcase aspects of what they're doing in this Carmel Point home. [continue reading]
Shawna Henderson, reporting from way out here on the edge of the world. Well, from Nova Scotia, Canada, just outside Halifax. For my ‘Murrican friends, once you hit Maine, keep going east. You’ll bump into us eventually.I am honoured, and very chuffed, to be bringing the news on the Canadian home performance/high performance building industry to Home Energy readers. A quick history: I had a fire lit under me back ... [continue reading]
We consider ourselves lucky because we have clients who not only want to incorporate sustainable building practices into their home, but they fully embrace the latest and highest standards. We’re currently working with a couple on a complete remodel of their Carmel Point home, applying the principles of Living Building Challenge (LBC) and aiming for LBC net zero energy certification. [continue reading]
Recently, I attended a panel on the future of affordable housing. While the focus of the panel was on the idea of “home”—something that the organization that created the event, Home Matters, knows a lot about—panelists also discussed ways in which the home has a ripple effect on our society. [continue reading]
