DC motors and CERVs
I came across this Green Police 2 minute video (https://bcove.me/ryhxnqc9) and was impressed by the difference in the AC vs DC fans they tested.( These guys are often worth the […]
Living in the Country.
I live out of town about 11 miles, a location efficiency deficit. I have some vehicle miles to account for though with careful planning and skipping work more and more
Living in the Country. Read More
Climate Change, profits and the Encyclical
The momentum for a green built and renewable powered world seems clearly on the rise. While some states, like North Carolina , look at undermining it through elimination of credits and/or
Climate Change, profits and the Encyclical Read More
Housing Complex
In choosing where to build or buy a house these days there is a lot to consider. From Climate Change and the green building options that address that to the
Green Built NC- Beyond Energy Star
We have entered the finishing phase of our latest home. There is the long stretch of details still ahead though all of the major and most of the minor decisions
Green Built NC- Beyond Energy Star Read More
NC Power Politics
In North Carolina there is a lot going on in terms of bills and expiration dates and extensions for bills that affect the future of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Air sealing- the devilish details
The sheetrock is being delivered on Tuesday. I am fairly confident we have our air sealing in order but the process of sealing out air infiltration in a 1500 square
Air sealing- the devilish details Read More
2016 Tax credits and Incentives for Green Built Buildings
THIS INFO IS OUTDATED AND THE LINKS NO LONGER WORK! The good news is that the $2000 Federal  Energy-Efficient New Homes Tax Credit for Home Builders  is still available for
2016 Tax credits and Incentives for Green Built Buildings Read More
Back to the Passive Solar Future
I last wrote about passive solar design being possibly passe’. (https://wncgbc.org/blog/postings/is-passive-solar-design-passe/ ) There is another really good article – Zeroing In By Joseph Lstiburek , that also presents the
Back to the Passive Solar Future Read More
Is passive solar design passe’?
There was a recent blog from Martin Holliday at Green Building Advisor on the Pretty good house approach. (https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/martin-s-pretty-good-house-manifesto ) It is an interesting and valuable look at building green
Is passive solar design passe’? Read More