2022
Building Efficiency opportunities are going up every year as technology rises at an unprecedented speed but who is willing to implement these technologies?
See what some of the top innovators in carbon reduction in the built environment are doing to mitigate humanities contribution to terrestial carbon dioxide.
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Planning for A/C in a heating climate? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Hi all!I’m getting ready to do an outsulation project on a modest house in Montpelier, VT – climate zone 6a. The house was built in the 1970’s or 80’s. It’s […]
Rockwool R15 vs Safe & Sound Interior Wall - GreenBuildingAdvisor
We have two interior walls open as part of our remodel. I want to ad some soundproofing to these walls for bathroom privacy and its a good buffer from the […]
Puerto Rico’s solar users are still among 'fortunate few' with power
Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.
Zero-emissions cargo shipping catches on in cities and port…
Los Angeles and Long Beach are now joined by Minneapolis, home to retail giant Target, in asking importers to slash all shipping emissions by 2030.
Ultimate Air RecoupAerator DX 200 Timer/Controller Issue - GreenBuildingAdvisor
I have an Ultimate Air RecoupAerator DX200 installed/manufactured ca 2010-01. The controller on the left side of the unit can be used to turn the blower on/off, but it that […]
California could ban new gas heaters after 2030. The goal: healthier…
Ditching fossil-gas furnaces and water heaters isn't just good for the climate. Research shows it's a smart move for human health.
Hot and humid climate, no mini split in upstairs hallway and bathroom - GreenBuildingAd...
So we want to go with mini splits in our a-frame. Two upstairs bedrooms with units, an upstairs bathroom without a unit in a small hallway between. My only concern […]
Is your gas stove bad for your health?
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.
Attic insulating between ceiling and platform - GreenBuildingAdvisor
With the help of sites like GBA, a few years ago I removed all of the fiberglass insulation in our attic, foam sealed all of the penetrations, installed Accuvent soffet […]
Californians saved the grid again. They should be paid more for it
Smart thermostats, solar-charged batteries, EVs and other household devices can shore up the stressed grid. Why isn't the state going all in on incentives?
Insulating a cold water valve against condensation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
I thought someone here might have a good answer for this quandary. I have a house where the water supply runs through an unconditioned garage. In the summer it is […]
Chart: Net-zero targets have gone global — but how meaningful are…
National pledges to cut emissions to zero now cover 91% of the global economy, but many of them are too vague and reliant on offsets and carbon removal.
3 reasons Hurricane Ian poses a major flooding hazard for Florida – a meteorologist exp...
Much of the state is at risk of heavy rainfall, and the coast could see devastating storm surge, particularly around Tampa Bay.