Zero Energy News

The Sustainable Building Science program is constructing a zero energy house with the help of several grants from the Department of Energy, and worker retraining, and weatherization grants.

Fall Quarter 2012

Fall Quarter 2012

The fall quarter was used to start finishing up the house. Solar water heating will be used for the primary heat source of the house. ...

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Summer Quarter 2012

Summer Quarter 2012

This quarter was all about air leakage and energy efficiency. In order to have an energy efficient house you have to cut off the air ...

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Spring Quarter 2012

Spring Quarter 2012

The spring quarter was used to button up all the punch list items and get ready for the rough-inframing inspection. We had to finish up ...

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