$2.8 Million Dollar Proposed Energy Grid Award Announced By California Energy Commission
Robert Bosch LLC has won a proposed $2.8 million award to demonstrate its Direct Current Building-Scale Microgrid Program for net zero operation.
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Solar Decathlon 2015: U at Buffalo GRoWs Solar House-New Roster
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 has brought us another team concept in its award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate net-zero energy, solar-powered houses. Solar Decathlon has also announced a new team lineup and that information is available at the end of … [continued]
Home Sensors & Automated Smart Systems At Solar Decathlon
The students from West Virginia University designed and built PEAK, a very cool net-zero energy log cabin for the Solar Decathlon 2013, you may remember my story: Have You Ever Wanted To Live In A Net-Zero Log Cabin? (VIDEO). While visiting their competition home, I noticed that the team members were … [continued]
Solar Decathlon Skills Win Alum A Career With Team Sponsor
1Sun4All. As individuals, we are responsible for 100% of the energy we use in our daily lives. Did it ever occur to you that, as individuals collectively responsible for half of the world’s energy, you have a lot of power? This quote is from Richard King, the founder and director … [continued]
CT Exclusive Interview: Army Net Zero Initiative Soldiers On
Now that the Army’s ambitious Net Zero initiative has passed the pilot stage with flying colors, planners have been gearing up for the next steps.
Solar Decathlon Technology Spotlight: Heat Pumps
1Sun4All. How much comfort is required to give up if we live in an energy-efficient house? How much would we lose by updating our home to net zero standards? Maybe none. Check out the latest article from Irene Ying for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, that tells us a lot about … [continued]
Technology Spotlight: Ventilation in Solar Decathlon Houses
1Sun4All. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon communications team presents a series of technology spotlights in the article below that introduce common technologies used in the Solar Decathlon team houses. This article written by Alexis Powers and Carol Laurie, clarifies Energy-Recovery Ventilation Systems. Good ventilation is vital for maintaining healthy indoor air quality. Houses … [continued]
Why Solar Isn’t Enough
By Vic Shao The past few weeks of sunny weather have been paying off, literally, for California’s solar companies. On March 16th the state set a new record by drawing more than 16% of our energy use from solar energy. But even that isn’t enough for those of us that want to … [continued]
Net Zero In Seattle: Sustainable Building Of The Year (VIDEO)
Originally published on 1Sun4All. The Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington is the greenest commercial building in the world, it is Net Zero, and was recently named the World Architecture News Sustainable Building of the Year 2013. In addition to an energy efficient design, the Bullitt Center relies on the behavior of the tenants to meet the goals … [continued]
Why The Zero Home Matters
Guest article 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 … [continued]
