Scalable (Near-Zero Energy) Multifamily Retrofits: A Case Study

Here’s the backstory on “Scalable Multifamily Retrofits”, a new free course presented by Chris Benedict, Margo Valdes, and Ian Shapiro, offered in partnership with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.

Energiesprong and practitioners selected by RetrofitNY are developing standardized and scalable methods to achieve whole-building near-zero energy retrofits while maintaining multifamily tenants in place. Energiesprong, based in […]

December 18th, 2020|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Insulation, Renewable Energy Policy, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , |
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Energy Grid of the Future: A New Free Course

Here’s the backstory on “Energy Grid of the Future”, a new free course taught by Fortunat Mueller and offered in partnership with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and ReVision Energy:

In this presentation you’ll hear the results of the “Grid of the Future” pilot program, which offered Maine homeowners a discount on smart appliances (heat pumps, […]

December 18th, 2020|Categories: Building Science Corporation, NESEA, Electrical Distribution, Free Courses, Green Building, Microgrid, Utilities|Tags: , |
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Unvented Roofs Without Spray Foam: A New Free Course

Here’s the backstory on “Unvented Roofs Without Spray Foam”, a new free course taught by Kohta Ueno and offered in partnership with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and Building Science Corporation:

Back in 2016, the Building Science Corporation team started a multiyear experiment, sponsored by Building America, on unvented roofs without spray foam or exterior rigid […]

December 16th, 2020|Categories: Building Science, Building Science Corporation, NESEA, Free Courses, Green Building, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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