As part of the retrofit process, we removed the oil burner and installed two mini-split heat pumps for heating and cooling. In addition to... Read more
Mini-split heat pumps have become increasingly popular in New England over the past few years. Having improved steadily, the technology now works... Read more
Before digging into the controversy surrounding net energy metering ("NEM" or "net metering"), let's quickly review the basics of how it works.... Read more
Last weekend, I attended the Social Venture Network Spring Conference at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego. One of the best aspects of the... Read more
What does the term "green building" mean? It's generally understood to encompass buildings that are "designed, built, renovated, operated, or... Read more
If you have ever looked into getting your home or building certified as a "green" project, you've likely been overwhelmed by the number of... Read more
A few weeks ago, a friend forwarded me an older New York Times article discussing Buffalo's small-scale development movement. Highlighting... Read more
Pulling into a steep driveway lined with a variety of fruiting trees, I was pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful modern home accompanied by a... Read more
In this installment of Green Building Advisor's "Job Site Visits" series, building science guru Joe Lstiburek explains why insulating a house to... Read more