Leaders in High Performance Building: Zero Fossil Fuels & Zero Net Energy

At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings…
Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. Entrants could submit a photo of their high performance project(s).* The photo could show the entire high performance building or […]

January 2nd, 2016|Categories: Green Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Does Source Energy = Site Energy?

On the Zero Net Energy Homes discussion board, Marc Rosenbaum clarifies… when it comes to electricity, IS source energy the same as site energy?

 

Student 1: The (course) book says that for electricity, source energy equals site energy… but, there is a small difference. [According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration] About 6% of the electricity is lost […]

November 17th, 2015|Categories: Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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