63 Million Home Energy Management System Users by 2020; Could Save Homeowners 18% on Utility Bills
Posted on 14. May, 2012 by Maryruth Belsey Priebe in Articles
Perhaps one of the biggest trends that you’re likely to see in the green home market in the next decade is the growth of in-home displays for home energy management (HEM). Known by a myriad of names and formats, including web dashboards, home energy displays (HEDs), in-home displays (IHDs), and mobile energy management applications, with these tools consumers will be able to have greater control over their home energy consumption than ever before. Energy savings should follow.
Two Amazing, Tiny New Solar Technologies on the Horizon
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Maryruth Belsey Priebe in Articles
Dr. Mark Bissett - Carbon Nanotube Solar BIPV Technology
Working from some of the most creative angles imaginable, scientists are testing new technologies all of the time to find more effective solutions for creating renewable energy through solar. And the name fo the game these days is that smaller is better. Here are two amazing solar technologies that could transform the way our society generates and uses energy.
Tintable Dynamic Glass Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs Beautifully
Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by Maryruth Belsey Priebe in Articles
SageGlass in the untinted state
10% to 25%. That’s how much your windows may contribute to your annual heating bill according to the US Department of Energy. It’s no wonder then that window innovations have been the subject of a lot of green building research in recent years, with some amazing products now on the market.
Disaster Proof Eco House in a Box?
Posted on 23. Apr, 2012 by Maryruth Belsey Priebe in Articles
Hurricane Katrina has inspired OceanSafe, LLC to create a prototype house that’s supposed to be a turnkey solution for quick housing following disasters. But better than quick and dirty housing, this green house design is supposed to be earthquake, hurricane, and tornado proof, making it an incredibly resilient home design as well.
Canada’s First Affordable Prefab Passive House Complete … in Whistler!
Posted on 16. Apr, 2012 by Maryruth Belsey Priebe in Articles
Canada’s first affordable passive house has been completed, and it’s a prefab! And in case you think it was designed for a mild climate, think again. Built to withstand chilly Whistler, BC weather, this Rainbow Passive House Duplex (RPHD) house was prefabricated by a Whistler construction company using green building features like solar hot water, high efficiency heat recovery system, rainwater harvesting, high performance mini split heat pump and subsoil heat exchanger, and drain water heat recover. And of course, the pre-fabricated walls (R47), floors, and roofing system (R60) came complete with cellulose blow-in insulation by BC Passive House.
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