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Stevens Institute of Technology Wins Solar Decathlon 2015
Carol Laurie
Stevens Institute of Technology won top honors overall at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 by designing, building, and operating the most cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive solar powered house. [continue reading]
New Building Envelope Sealing Technology Previewed at First Annual Aeroseal Success Summit
Brad Brenner
A new building envelope sealing technology designed to effectively seal the outer shell of homes and buildings was unveiled today at the first annual Aeroseal Success Summit. The new technology is the first automated system used to effectively find and seal air leaks in building structures, constituting a breakthrough in sustainable building practices. [continue reading]
PHIUS Receives Grant From MacArthur Foundation for Affordable Multifamily Housing
Michael Knezovich
On the heels of its 10th Annual North American Passive House conference, Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) today announced a major initiative, funded by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, to support the development of affordable housing that meets the stringent PHIUS+ 2015 passive building energy performance standard. [continue reading]
Seaming with Industrial Tape: Q&A with Risa Edelstein
Macie Melendez
Recently we got the opportunity to speak with Risa Edelstein, an expert on barrier seaming with adhesive tape. Edelstein is one of the executives at ECHOtape, a worldwide provider of pressure sensitive industrial tape. [continue reading]
The NASCSP Landscape
Jim Gunshinan
That’s the National Association for State Community Services Programs, which held its annual training conference September 16-18 in Sacramento. NASCSP serves the DOE WAP program, as well as other low-income programs though training and advocacy in Washington, D.C. [continue reading]
Peter Busby to Keynote Building Carbon Zero in Palo Alto
Bronwyn Barry
Passive House California announced that their 2015 conference will feature leading sustainability expert, Peter Busby, Principal at Perkins+Will Architects in San Francisco. Peter will share insights on the significance of building performance as a key metric for both carbon reduction and sustainability, using examples designed and monitored by his firm over the past 10 years. His keynote presentation will be followed by a group of Palo Alto building owners, who will share stories about why they ... [continue reading]
Signature Building Systems Delivers Energy Efficiency in Custom Modular Homes
Kristin Nugent
Signature Building Systems (SBS), a leading manufacturer of custom designed, pre-site built homes, recenlty announced that its custom-designed modular homes can be 30% more energy efficient than traditional site-built homes. For the modular home owner, this means lower utility bills, better durability, and reduced maintenance. While keeping energy costs down, a quality SBS home also benefits the air quality in the home by reducing allergens and outside pollutants. [continue reading]
Women Rocking Home Performance in All Roles at Ecotelligent Homes
Macie Melendez
Ecotelligent Homes is a home performance company that has been servicing the Metro Detroit area for six years. Amanda Godward founded the company doing third-party independent energy audits and has grown Ecotelligent Homes into a home performance company with an in-house insulation crew. Ecotelligent Homes has a dedicated staff of nine people, and has women in several key roles from owner and sales to insulation installer and office manager. [continue reading]
Deploying Residential Energy Efficiency: Barriers and Potential
Brad Penney
Residential energy efficiency (EE) receives relatively little attention compared to major projects like the retrofit of the Empire State Building in New York City. While it seems like a small thing to make one home energy-efficient, the aggregated potential for energy savings in homes is enormous. In fact, household energy use represents almost 25% of total energy consumption in the United States, according to the American Council on Energy Efficiency (ACEEE). Single family homes account for ... [continue reading]
Four Factors You Need to Know About Measurement and Calibration
Frank Spevak
On August 27, The Energy Conservatory (TEC) participated in a webinar titled, “Meeting the RESNET Equipment Calibration Requirements - Learn from the Experts” hosted by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). [continue reading]
