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Many Good Reasons to Attend the North American Passive House Network 2017 Conference
Rob Nicely
You may be asking, “Why should I attend the North American Passive House Network conference and what’s in it for me?” I can answer honestly…a great deal. There’s a heightened awareness of the building industry’s ability to turn the tide of carbon emissions that are influencing climate change; and move to greater dependence on renewable energy resources. In 2010, the building sector accounted for 32% of global ... [continue reading]
Help Home Energy Magazine Go Digital
Macie Melendez
Thousands of homes waste energy every day. Energy is wasted because there are small cracks and leaks in walls, doors, windows, and ceilings, which make a home too hot or too cold for its occupants. In response, homeowners and renters turn up their air conditioners and heaters. Who can blame them? We all want to live in comfortable homes. By doing this, however, they are also heating or cooling the air that’s leaving ... [continue reading]
First-Ever Comprehensive National Standard Practice Manual is Updated Guidebook for Energy Efficiency Cost-Benefit Analysis
Carina Daniels
The first-ever comprehensive national guide for utility-funded energy efficiency programs is now available to help utilities, regulators and other interested stakeholders make the best possible energy efficiency decisions for their jurisdictions. [continue reading]
Greening the TMLS: Seeking Value for Energy Upgrades in NC's Existing Homes
Julie Caracino and Joe Cullen
Julie Caracino, HPC's Director of Research & Standards and Joe Cullen, HPC's Director of Policy & State Outreach talked with Ryan Miller of North Carolina Building Performance Association (NCBPA) on his work with the Triangle Multiple Listing Services to facilitate the accurate valuation of energy efficient homes in North Carolina. Learn what Ryan had to say about these standards, his involvement with NCBPA, and other southeastern states' future involvement. [continue reading]
The Legends of Home Performance: John Straube
Macie Melendez
John Straube is a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada, as well principal and senior building science specialist at RDH Building Science, Inc. He's also one of our featured Legends of Home Performance. [continue reading]
"Humanizing Connected Home Experiences" Keynote at 21st Annual CONNECTIONS
Chris O'Dell
Comcast’s senior executive Sridhar Solur will provide the opening keynote: “Humanizing Connected Home Experiences: Using Machine Learning and Voice Control” at the 21st-annual CONNECTIONS™: The Premier Connected Home Conference. [continue reading]
Seeking Innovation in Roofing Systems
Sarah O'Connell
Oak Ridge National Lab has partnered with GAF to host a technology challenge on roofing systems. The challenge is part of the online crowdsourcing site, JUMP, and aims to identify innovation solutions for ensuring energy efficient and durable low-slope roofing systems employing concrete decks. [continue reading]
Women in Building Performance: Danielle Putnam
Lindsay Bachman Flickinger
Danielle Putnam is the president of The New Flat Rate, a menu selling system developed to bridge the gap between 21st-century customers and the service industry. Putnam has experience in everything from business development and management to operations and technology. At The New Flat Rate, she handles the day-to-day operations, marketing, advertising, and quality control. [continue reading]
Congratulations to the 2017 Race to Zero Winners!
Stacy Hunt
The Ryerson University and University of Toronto team topped the 2017 U.S. Department of Energy Race to Zero Student Design Competition. They were the grand winners of the event, which was held April 22-23, 2017, at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. [continue reading]
Building a Clean Energy Future, Respect for the People Who Will Build It
Efficiency First California
You don’t need to spend a great of time deal in the policy world before you hear a conversation about workforce development. In fact, the Energy Upgrade California incentive program was originally created as a workforce development solution. Flashback to 2008, the Great Recession: contractors were out of work and the economy was in a downward spiral. The incoming Obama administration designed a program to stimulate the economy. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ... [continue reading]
