Zero Energy Homes: Economics, Efficiency & Renewable Energy Integration

What are Zero Energy Homes? How are they cost efficient and how do they help significantly lessen energy use?
In this $30 course, sustainable building expert Ann Edminster has the answers.

This course, designed as an introduction to all things Zero Net Energy, is perfect for energy consultants, homeowners, building analysts, sustainable builders and anyone curious about the power […]

August 2nd, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Passive House, Solar, Sustainable Building, Wind, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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3+ Ways to Replace Spray Foam Insulation in Your Basement

Here’s a discussion feed from one of our best-selling courses, Zero Net Energy Homes. In the discussion, one of our students asks Marc Rosenbaum for foam-free ways to retrofit her New England basement.

Here are the alternatives to spray foam discussed below:

Expanded cork board insulation
Rigid rock wool
Mineral wool batt to conform roughly to the rubble wall […]

April 27th, 2015|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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