OVERVIEW
With alternative energy sources becoming more affordable, we are finally starting to wean ourselves off fossil fuels.
But as the industry expands, there are some growing pains. These systems open up new ways of thinking about our relationship to energy production and consumption, and they impact rating systems such as LEED and Passive House.
The resources found here provide guidance and a better understanding of topics like:
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net-zero energy
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thermal energy storage
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innovative battery systems
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fuel cells
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community solar
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Solar-PV Safety Training Offered to Firefighters
News Brief
New workshops open to firefighters in New York cover how to safely navigate and disable roof-mounted solar systems.
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The New Net Zero
News Brief
Architect Bill Maclay’s new tome packs a lifetime of experience on low-energy buildings into a tremendous resource for practitioners.
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Local Energy Profiles Now Easier with DOE SLED Tool
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Punch in a zip code and get instant data on the local electrical grid, potential for renewables, utility costs, and more.
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$70 Million Fund Ready to Finance Building Energy Projects
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Capitalized with $70 million and a quick application process, Eutectics is ready to finance small solar and efficiency retrofits for commercial properties.
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Five Projects Receive Net-Zero-Energy Certification
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New projects certified through International Living Future Institute suggest growing interest in verification of low-energy claims.
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Cost Premium of Net-Zero Not Far from LEED Platinum
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Finding cost premiums as little as 5% over LEED Platinum, a new report highlights how D.C. can incentivize net-zero and Living buildings.
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Passive House Standards to Add Net-Zero-Energy Options
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New categories of certification under the Passive House standards will recognize buildings that offset energy use with onsite renewables.
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GSA Shares More "Green Proving Ground" Experience
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With lessons learned from its own buildings, GSA reports conditions under which high-performance window panels, mag-lev compressors, and onsite PV are viable.
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Solar Homes Slapped with Fee by Arizona Utility
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West-Facing Solar Panels Take Heat off Grid in Summer
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