Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) team started its home design for the Solar Decathlon 2015 with ideas to build a sustainable home that can be expanded as the family grows. The Nest Home is constructed using repurposed shipping containers which give this flexibility, and the student design team reused exterior siding and recycled the home’s insulation. … [continued]
by David Glenn Heads should turn when someone says “America’s most energy-efficient home”. That’s exactly what TechHive called Vivint’s “Zero Home” which was unveiled earlier this year. Partnering with Garbett Homes, Vivint claims the very first climate 5 “net zero” smart home. This means it produces as much energy as … [continued]
Stationary fuel cells are now being used to power residential homes, which could allow each residence to generate his own power efficiently.
German citizens must get colder every winter — according to co2online GmbH, the amount of energy used to heat residential buildings has decreased by 22% since 2002, sinking from 161 kWh/m2/year to 126 kWh/ m2/year. The company claims it has collected data from over a million homes.
This is one I haven’t seen floating around yet. Personal carbon credits. A new website helps you to cash-in on reducing your carbon emissions through home solar panels, wind turbines, more energy efficiency, etc. And it is up and running. You reduce your home energy usage, report it to them, … [continued]
Energy efficient light bulbs are cool already, but they are getting a whole lot cooler. The new LED EcoBulb by Seokjae Rhee raises the green bar with innovative features to save more energy.
A new comprehensive study — The Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Property Values in the United States: A Multi-Site Hedonic Analysis — conclusively shows that property values are not harmed by wind turbines and wind power facilities. The study, conducted by Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory shows that neither … [continued]
After representing 20% of all solar installs in San Francisco in Q4 2008, 1Block Off the Grid (1BOG) is now running a Los Angeles Solar Campaign. 1BOG began building its solar community in San Francisco (as depicted in the takeover of the map above). The original pilot campaign brought in 184 San … [continued]
Which is better for you and your lawn–the traditional gas-powered lawnmower or the human-powered push reel mower? Pros and Cons of the traditional gas-powered lawnmower Pros: * Consistently cuts everything growing in your lawn, be it grass, weeds, vines, etc… * Easy to push for long periods of time (ie … [continued]
My home is definitely my refuge. Until recently, I thought I did a pretty nice job of doing my part for the environment when it came to my home: using eco-friendly cleaning supplies, buying CFL’s, setting the timer to regulate heat and air, but the more I read, the more … [continued]
