Net-zero homes use natural energy sources and are designed to use less energy and, as such, are considered important in the ...

There has been a lot of talk about net-zero — or NZ — homes and buildings in the past few decades. In theory, a NZ building will generate as much energy from renewable energy resources as it consumes ...

Q: We’ve recently purchased a classic 80-year-old home. It hasn’t been updated in years. How can we make it sustainable and energy-efficient without killing its charm? A: Historical and classic homes ...

Think green design is just for brand-new homes? Think again. Former builder Craig Savage bought a 1963 Palmer & Krisel at auction, then converted it to a net-zero home — producing as much energy as it ...

A Sewickley couple transformed a row of neighborhood garages into a net zero home, meaning the residence makes as much electricity as it uses. “We were driven by energy savings,” said Greg Kaminski, ...

Mar. 16—Evan Kinsley has always liked the intimacy of building homes, creating something out of nothing designed uniquely for one person. Now, as president of Spiegel-Kinsley Construction, he ...

HUDSON – Marking an innovative partnership that advances energy efficiency and sustainability, Eversource and Elkridge Construction LLC are commemorating the completion of the first net zero homes in ...

Canadian startup Cabn was founded in 2021 by sustainability entrepreneur Jackson Wyatt. The company creates eco-friendly homes starting at $186,100 for a one-bedroom unit. Cabn has a waitlist of 600 ...

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There are a lot of different paths you can take to get to a net-zero home. Everything from passive homes to earthships to modular and factory built houses. You can retrofit an existing building or you ...

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To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min MCE Community Choice Energy is ...