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Q&A with Theresa Gilbride: A Scientist That Sees a Thriving Future
Macie Melendez
Theresa Gilbride is a scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where she works on projects in support of DOE’s Building America program. She’s also a member of the Home Energy editorial board—and we’re willing to be that’s not all you don’t know about her. [continue reading]
Prefab Goes Carbon Neutral
Macie Melendez
Miletus Group, an architecture firm that specializes in sustainable building practices in onsite, prefab, and modular offsite homes, recently made a big announcement: they've achieved carbon neutrality in all of their production facilities and offices. A first in the field, the achievement has also led the company to reach even higher, striving for net zero emissions by 2030 in accordance with the American Institute of Architects’ AIA 2030 Commitment program. (The AIA Commitment program’s ... [continue reading]
The Story of a Professional Dumpster Diver
Mike Shaw
One of Damon Carson’s customers recently told him, “You’re really just a professional dumpster diver, aren’t you?” [continue reading]
Doing The Minimum Gets a New Meaning
Macie Melendez
National efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and other equipment will save consumers and businesses more than $1.1 trillion by 2035, says The Efficiency Boom: Cashing In on Savings from Appliance Standards, a study released today by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). [continue reading]
ERVs Still Get The Yellow Flag?
Home Energy
In September 2010, Mr. Max Sherman, Ph.D., a senior scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory published an article in Home Energy suggesting that Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) may transfer formaldehyde in the same way that they transfer water molecules from the outgoing indoor air stream to the incoming fresh air stream. [continue reading]
Home Buyers and Sellers Want Energy Efficiency
Amanda McCarthy
In today’s real estate market, buyers are increasingly looking for energy efficient features in homes. In fact, according to a survey done by the National Association of Realtors, 39% of all home buyers said that heating and cooling costs were a "very important" feature when they are looking to purchase a home. (See chart at bottom for other "very important" features.) [continue reading]
Advocacy Pays Off in Massachusetts
Charlie Harak
On February 17, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed into Chapter 36 of the Acts of 2012. [Note: the final legislation has not yet been posted online, but will be available here shortly.] [continue reading]
Better Bulbs, Better Jobs
Dylan Sullivan
Maybe you’ve heard about the many benefits of the federal light bulb efficiency standards that went into effect almost two months ago, on January 1st: how the legislation—passed by an large, bipartisan majority in 2007 and signed into law by President George W. Bush—will save the average American household at least $85 a year—kind of a stimulus package in your light socket. Or, how, nationwide, it will eliminate the ... [continue reading]
Weatherization Allocation and the FY2013 Budget proposal
David Bradley
On February 8, 2012, the Department of Energy (DOE) released the $68 million appropriated for the 2012 program year starting July 1, 2012. Twenty-five of the 58 states/territories received $0. Congress made deep cuts to the low-income energy efficiency program and, in doing so, allowed DOE to use their discretion in allocating the $68 million this program year. Traditionally, a funding formula is used to allocate the funds across the states. DOE chose a formula that took into consideration carry-over funding from previous ... [continue reading]
Video: What is Home Performance?
Macie Melendez
Building America Retrofit Alliance (BARA) offers an easy-to-follow video perspective on home performance and why it matters. It's fun, simple, and will hopefully be the beginning of a wider dialogue about home performance. What do you think? [continue reading]
