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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Five Projects Receive Net-Zero-Energy Certification
June 18, 2014News Brief
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
June 1, 2014News Analysis
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
April 2, 2014News Analysis
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
February 3, 2014News Analysis
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
December 30, 2013News Brief
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West-Facing Solar Panels Take Heat off Grid in Summer
December 30, 2013News Brief
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Data Center with Supercomputer Also Super-Efficient
September 30, 2013News Brief
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Elements Collide: Ice Storage Helps Use Wind Energy Onsite
September 3, 2013News Brief
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Small Hydro Projects in China Have Big Impacts
September 3, 2013News Analysis
A new study finds small hydropower projects--long touted as a clean development strategy--are cumulatively causing more ecological damage than big dams.
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Net-Zero Homes Need Labeling, Instruction Manuals
July 28, 2013News Brief
