May – New Products from Eco Building Resource
Kevin Royce at Eco Building Resource sent me a list of new products he has available. New Eco Products In Stock For ________________________________________________________ Solatube 160DSe (10″) Provides the ultimate...
The Importance of an Energy Audit, Using Infrared Imaging
Energy audits are even more effective with an infrared scanner.
Ecobee Thermostat: Save 25% of your Heating and Cooling Bill
The Ecobee is a very cool device I discovered at The 2012 GreenLiving Show that can help any homeowner save money on heating and cooling their home. It’s a programmable thermostat that’s actually easy to use and program. Not only that, but because it has a...
Nexterra LivingHome Revisited
Two years ago I attended the press party for Nexterra LivingHomes. I was pretty excited about the concept of a green modular home that achieved the goals of being lighter on the planet, but was still functional and gorgeous. The house is now ready and, since I was in...
The Financial Case for Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
When I was speaking with John Bell about the energy efficiency upgrades he made to his home, he didn’t even flinch when he told me he spent an additional $28,000 for the upgrades. That amount included solar panels, a more efficient furnace than what the building...
SageGlass — Energy Efficiency Using Tinted Dynamic Glass
For architects and builders concerned with a building’s energy efficiency, windows have always been a double-edged sword. On the one hand they offer views, natural light, and heat in the winter when the sun is shining. On the other hand, they’re holes in...
Earthquake — LEED Platinum Home revisited — A tour with Rolf Baumann of RGB Group
A few weeks ago, while in Ottawa, I contacted Rolf Baumann, owner of RGB Group and builder of the first Earthquake resiliant/LEED Platinum duplex in Canada. He took me on a tour of the building and explained what he was doing to attain the LEED Canada Platinum for...
Rosedale House Revisited
During GreenBuild 2011, there was a tour of three green houses offered, so of course I had to go on it! We saw three homes all in different stages of construction. The last house we saw was none other than The Rosedale House which I covered in July, 2010 during...
An Introduction to Induction Cooktops
The latest in energy efficient stove tops uses induction heating to warm and cook food. Food and liquids are heated significantly faster than with either a traditional electric stove or natural gas. But I’ve always had a few reservations with induction heating...
What to Consider When Purchasing New (Green) Appliances
Buying new appliances can be a pretty overwhelming task, even if you’re just buying a replacement for one that’s finally konked out. And if you’re buying a suite of new appliances as part of an overall kitchen/laundry room renovation, they will...
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