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 […]
Finally! A decent alternative to hot water recirculating loops
I’ve never been a fan of hot water recirculating loops. I feel like they’ve been oversold as a “green feature” and a few particularly bad ones have resulted in really
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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
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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
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Time to call your state legislators
There is a lot going on this year in the NC legislature that will impact the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green building industries, and much of it is not
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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
Refrigerators have become confusing
Recently, I’ve gotten a lot of emails and calls from my builder clients about refrigerators. It seems their energy consumption has gotten confusing, particularly if you’re trying to buy an
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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
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Choosing Windows Part 3: Materials Exposed to the Exterior
When choosing windows for a home, deciding on the material exposed to the outside is important. This post is focused on the exterior window parts exposed to weather. While many materials
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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.