Net Metering the Sequel
There has been a lot about our electric utility lately mostly in regards to the coal ash spills. I imagine that is enough of an issue that Duke is […]
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Green Building and Beer
As I write this it is bitter cold out with the by now customary 1/4″ of stingy snow on the roads. Not bad enough to stay home but bad enough
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Net Metering fair pay
We are finishing up a GreenBuilt NC home in Asheville and got our permits and started the process to add a 4kw Photovoltaic (PV) system. At the same time this
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The $100 challenge
If you knew that you could save a meaningful amount of energy for less than $100, would you do it? So often we think that energy efficiency has to be
The Red List
We had a great turnout last month for our introduction to the Living Building Challenge (LBC). For those of you in attendance (and WNCGBC members) watch your inbox for more
Green Home Real Estate Market Stats for Asheville and Buncombe County
People who are in the green building industry or who own green homes naturally are curious about how the green home market is performing. I’ve compiled some basic statistics from
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Air sealing the ceiling
Air infiltration can account for a lot of energy costs by devaluing the insulation as it moves through as well as allowing frequent air changes per hour (ACH) in a
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Top 3 Ways Water Destroys Homes and Buildings.
Preventing water damage is the primary challenge for any structure seeking durability. Thermally efficient homes do not dry out as quickly as the energy wasting houses of older generations. Newer, engineered
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Wintertime humidity in homes
No, you may not take a break from thinking about humidity just because it’s wintertime. The first few cold days always kicks off the season when I get calls from
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Good News, Bad News, and the Living Building Challenge
Since Emily and I are presenting at this weeks GreenDrinks (5:30 Wednesday at the Green Sage y’all) I thought I’d flesh out the format of our presentation here. There’s a
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