Floating wind ‘buoys’ RE investment in France
Latest EY attractiveness index sees European country move up two place to third place in the rankings 15 May 2019 OTHER NEWS China and the US have maintained the top two places, respectively, in the EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, with France moving up two places into third on the back of developments in […]
Scientists Say They Have Created An Environmentally Friendly Alternative To Styrofoam
Published by Clean Tech May 13th, 2019 by Steve Hanley Styrofoam is a perfect example of a capitalist economy run amok. One of thousands of compounds derived from petroleum, it has many wonderful uses. It’s a wonderful insulator, which makes it ideal for coolers, coffee cups, and building insulation. It also has several drawbacks. It […]
Another look at Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Incentives are a powerful tool in the growth of emerging technologies. By: Wes Golomb – NH Energy Geek – May 10, 2019 Several presidential candidates are calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies. Subsidizing fossil fuels is nothing new, the US has been doing so since 1916. The subsidies began because of the huge risks […]
1. The Envelope Please
This is the first a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award Winning Net-Zero Energy Home Builder. https://youtu.be/EWbAEE9-cfw
2. Moisture Management
This is the second in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Building on Moisture Management. This series features Bob (The Builder) Irving, Award winning Net-Zero Energy builder. This video discusses how to manage moisture from the ground up.
3. Thermal Bridging
This is the third in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving of Canterbury NH. Thermal Bridging heat conducted from warm to cold through the wood framing of a home. This is one of the primary ways in which homes loose energy. This video discusses what thermal bridging is, […]
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Buildings use almost 50% of the energy consumed in the United States in 2019, One of the most effective ways for cutting energy consumption and carbon emissions is to make houses more efficient. Accomplishing this is a two prong effort. The first is to design and build all new buildings so they produce all the […]
4. Infiltration
Infiltration is the fourth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes. Learn how to air seal a house. Then, learn how to test your work to see how well you did!
5. Air Sealing and Ventilation
This is the fifth in a series of videos on Net-Zero Energy Homes Featuring Bob (The Builder) Irving This video discusses how to air-seal a home and then measure how well you did!