Rooftop Solar Could Be Shared With Neighbors’ PCs
Excess energy from a homeowner’s PVC system can be drawn off the grid by other computer users....
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5 Ways to Soundproof Your House
To keep indoor noise levels down, start from the outside and work in. And remember, you might want...
PV Panels In New Orleans Survived Ida-But Shut Down When Most Needed
The presence of rooftop arrays in Louisiana fortified homes against Hurricane Ida—but few had the...
Most American Homes Now Have Some Air Conditioning
Only one in 20 U.S. homes lack environmental control, versus nearly one in two in the 1970s. As of...
The New Reality of Internet Resilience
An aging communications network has made us a candidate for internet disaster. Are we ready?...
Transforming our Future: Technologies for Decarbonization
To reach our climate goals, we need to set our sights on the full-scale decarbonization of our...
Compared to Carbon Capture Machines, Paying People to Produce Less Pollution is the Deal of the Century
If it costs $15 million to build a machine that removes the same carbon as getting a few hundred...
Age of Resilience: Cold Case
A carefully planned retrofit helped this Texas Passive House survive the 2021 deep freeze. For...
End the Deadly Game of Chance
The building industry needs to be a vibrant part of the solution to climate change by looking at...
Industry Influencer CR Herro Makes Bold Career Move
Former Meritage Homes VP joins Tampa-based developer to build net-zero, healthy, sustainable...
Rigid Foam Insulation Can Armor Your Home Against Extreme Heat
As parts of the United States experience life-threatening temperatures, the first, most effective...
7 Building Trends As the Industry Heads Into 2022
While U.S. energy producers consider how they can prevent another weather-related meltdown, the...
Seattle Breaks Ground on Net Zero High-Rise
The 15-story building will include solar power, reclaimed rainwater, smart home devices—and...