This month the Cascade house sold!
Thanks to all who came out to the Zero-Energy Home tours!
And a BIG thank you to Sustainable Connections for co-hosting! We had a great turn out both nights educating the community about what a Zero-Energy home is all about, and how it differentiates from conventional home building.
Learn more about the embodied carbon and the utilities (calculated by Talia & Nicole) saved by this Zero-Energy House in this case study!
Bellingham has a moderate climate and rooftop solar panels can supply the energy required to heat a home in winter & cool that home in summer. 1. Bellingham has a moderate climate With an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine a day, Bellingham is an ideal place...
Written By: Jake Evans Net zero homes generate all their own energy. Net zero houses in cold areas usually borrow energy from the grid in winter & send energy to the grid in summer. 1. Net zero houses must create energy. A net zero house makes all the energy it...
Written by: Sarah DesRosiers How energy efficient is YOUR home? There are many factors that contribute to a home’s energy efficiency. These factors include the home’s building structure such as insulation, windows, and doors. It also includes the efficiency of...