Net Zero Carbon to Stop Climate Change: ISO Standard 50010
A New International Standard on Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission
Net Zero Energy
Net-Zero Energy Blok-By-Blok: Lower Emissions & Costs With Net-Zero Energy Modules
A new report from Blokable, the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) details actionable pathways to developing and building net zero energy (NZE) housing without increasing costs yet still reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. IN2 is managed by NREL’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. The newly … [continued]
5 Top Greenwashing Examples — Interview with Assaad Razzouk
I recently interviewed Assaad Razzouk, CEO of Gurin Energy and host of “The Angry Clean Energy Guy” podcast, for CleanTech Talk, and — wow — was it an eye-opening discussion! Our conversation centered around several key examples of greenwashing that have been harming the world for years. First, Assaad gives … [continued]
The American Geophysical Union Is Converting Its Headquarters Into A Net Zero Energy Building
AGU’s building — once finished — will be net zero energy, meaning it will produce as much energy as it consumes, all of it from renewable sources. The $41.7 million project has brought together dozens of technologies to meet this goal, “some of which had never been attempted in the United States.”
Landscape Architects Argue That Sustainable Design Results In Net-Zero Homes
Landscape architects and clean tech? Sounds like the old nature-versus-society conundrum, doesn’t it? Well, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) says that homeowners can implement cutting-edge methods so that residential landscapes support the environment — no matter the location or property size. And the ASLA is backing up its argument with a series of free online sustainable design guides to help spread understanding about sustainable and resilient residential practices.
Boulder Valley School District Aims For Net-Zero Energy For Its Buildings
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Laurie Guevara-Stone In the United States, school buildings are the third biggest energy user of all commercial building types, not only producing a lot of emissions but also costing a lot of money. Each year, K-12 schools spend $8 billion on energy—more than they … [continued]
Renewable Energy News, Energy Storage News, Climate News, & Other Green News (Link Drop)
As I just wrote, a one-week cleantech tour (and semi-vacation) in the Netherlands put my “link drop” articles on hold for a bit, but I was saving stories along the way. After a couple of weeks, below is a massive list of non-CleanTechnica renewable energy, energy storage, climate, and other green stories … [continued]
How A Tiny Iowa Town Is Embracing Energy Independence
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By David Labrador In late March 2015, RMI hosted the second annual eLab Accelerator. Described as a bootcamp for electricity innovation, the four-day intensive work session brought together 12 teams from across the country—from New Mexico to Alaska and California to New Jersey—working on new … [continued]
Cal Poly’s Solar Decathlon 2015 INhouse Invites the Outdoors In (VIDEO)
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The most interesting feature of INhouse, California Polytechnic State University team’s project for the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015, might be the covered deck that shares space with the living room. The team used two-sided solar panels (more information below) to cover the outdoor area. A large window wall opens between the two rooms, creating … [continued]
Historic Buildings Going Solar
Originally published on Solar Love. Can solar and historic buildings work together? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Here are two examples. Modus Engineering, Des Moines, Iowa Modus Engineering of Des Moines has built its reputation on designing energy-efficient buildings, many of which qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy & … [continued]
