by admin | May 26, 2017 | Home Efficiency
To achieve Passivhaus certification, the homes have to achieve a minimum air tightness level of 0.60 ACH 50, which is five times “tighter” than the 3.0 ACH 50 required of new Maryland code-built houses. In this image, Robert Champ of Edge Energy operates a blower...
by admin | Jan 5, 2017 | Home Efficiency
The choice to convert to solar energy in your home isn’t a complicated one. The benefits are undeniable, from saving money each month to living a more sustainable life. But things can get a little more complicated when it comes to choosing a solar contractor and...
by admin | Jan 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many homeowners relish the opportunity to make a comfortable living environment and enjoy getting acquainted with the inner workings of their home. However, there are some aspects of residential living that are so specialized and technical that they require the...
by admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
After an incident with the local utility company resulted in serious fire damage to their home, Amy and Lou were strongly motivated to seek alternative energy solutions and drive down their electric bills. The couple, living in Washington, D.C., was interested in...
by admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Traditionally, when you want electricity, you buy it from a utility. In the future, you may buy it from the house next door. A Dutch company called PowerPeers is making it happen in the Netherlands....
by admin | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
In a relatively recent trend, significantly more people are beginning to realize the real costs of large corporations. Across industries, many customers are looking to hometown companies that work with local labor and materials to provide high-quality products and...
by admin | Jun 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
More and more homeowners throughout the US and the rest of the world are choosing to “go solar” than ever before. Solar is one of the cleanest renewable energy sources available. Many people overlook the fact that our sun is essentially a naturally occurring nuclear...
by admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
There are many types of water uses inside and outside your home, and each one produces a specific type of waste water. Depending on whether it is greywater, blackwater, or stormwater, some of this waste water can be recycle and reused in other areas of your home,...
by admin | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
The average household in the United States uses roughly 400 gallons of water per day. Without a doubt, water is a critical resource, and has an impact on other areas of the house including heating and cooling, electrical and gas usage, etc. offers a number of...
