A net zero energy home doesn’t have to look any different than any other home, but there are certain products that are better suited than others to help you achieve your net zero energy goals. Here are some examples.
Fresh Air For Your Family: Deciding Whether an ERV or HRV is Right For You
Photo courtesy: Small Planet Supply By Arnaldo Perez-NegronHome building has come a long way in the last 50 years. New standards for improved insulation values and air-tightness have enabled huge boosts in energy efficiency. But these improvements come...
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5 reasons why your next kitchen appliance should be an induction cooktop
By Lauren Feldis Induction technology makes cooking faster, easier, and safer than ever before! Consumers have been continuously impressed by induction ranges since they were first introduced in North America by Frigidaire. At a 1950s “World Fair”...
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Tesla Solar Roof Shingles
Solar Roof shingles are both green and gorgeous. With an integrated Powerwall battery you’ll effectively turn your home into a personal utility! Plus, they’re so durable they’re warrantied for the lifetime of your house, or infinity, whichever comes first.
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Sense – High Resolution Home Energy Monitor
Track energy use over time. Monitor energy throughout the month to make sure you stay on track. Set device-level notification. Enable alerts when the garage door opens or the sump pump turns on. Identify sources of energy waste. Find energy hogs, identify your energy baseload, and how much it’s costing you. Keep tabs on your home. Check whether the oven is still on, or whether the drain pump is running.
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Tesla Powerwall Solar Home Battery
Seamless backup power. With or without solar. Powerwall detects grid outages and automatically becomes your home’s main energy source. Protect your home from the next power outage and keep your lights on, phones charged, and no puddles under the fridge.
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Sonnen Batterie – Smart Home Energy Storage
The sonnenBatterie eco is an energy storage solution that utilizes intelligent energy management software. It is easily adaptable to your individual needs. The system is available in a variety of storage capacities and configurations, allowing for extensibility and expansion.
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Premier Sips Eco-Friendly Structural Insulated Panels
Follow the future of framing like so many other homeowners have! For more than 50 years Premier SIPS roofs, walls and floors have framed homes from the oceanfront in California, to hot temps in Southern Florida, to freezing winters from Alaska to Maine. Decades in the field have shown that SIP homes have stood stronger, straighter and greener than those homes framed with traditional 2×6 lumber and batt insulation.
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The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Insulation
Insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, so in that sense, any insulation could technically be considered green. But the manufacturing process, materials, and toxicity are other highly important factors to consider.
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RavenWindow: Natural Energy Management
RavenWindow smart glass windows respond daily to changing climactic conditions. During summer’s high temps, they darken to automatically reduce heat, glare, and unwanted solar heat gain. In winter, they let a maximum amount of light and warmth in. RavenWindow can also be customized to meet the needs of a climate zone.
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Energy Systems & Design Micro-Hydro Power
Energy Systems & Design is one of the top producers of quality micro hydro energy machines. ES&D prides itself on using only the best components and building the machines in-house in order to maintain the highest levels of quality. With machines all over the world, ES&D has achieved international recognition for being a leading manufacturer of efficient and reliable micro hydro machines.
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Neurio Smart Energy Monitor
Neurio provides a smarter way to manage your home, allowing you to live more comfortably and securely, all the while saving your money each month. And with over 100,000 units sold in just over a year, homes everywhere are quickly seeing the benefits of what Neurio can offer.
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My SolarMill Wind & Solar Hybrid Energy Generator
WindStream Technologies, Inc. was established in 2008 with the goal of designing, prototyping, and manufacturing affordable and scalable renewable energy technologies for a global marketplace.
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Extreme Panel Energy-Saving Structural Integrated Panels
Extreme energy savings Building with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) from Extreme Panel Technologies is the ultimate way to build green. Extreme SIPs regularly save owners 50-60% on heating and cooling costs. The panels can be used as a complete building envelope...
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Zola European Passive House Windows
Passive home windows in a variety of styles Zola Windows is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of European windows in the U.S. Zola's line of passive windows and doors includes lift & slide doors, Breeze Panels, entry doors, glass doors,...
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GoGreenSolar DIY Solar Install Kit
For half the homes in the United States, GoGreenSolar’s Watt string inverter kit is more than enough to completely eliminate their bill. The 7kW size grid-connect solar kit includes solar panels, string inverter, and the racking system for roof mount. It’s complete PV power systems that can work for a home or business, with everything you need to get the system up and running.
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XZERES Wind Turbines
XZERES Wind systems are performance based, designed to produce energy consistently and quietly, even in the most demanding locations serving a broad range of applications for both on and off-grid requirements.
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PowerSpout Micro-Hydro Generator
The PowerSpout is the latest micro hydro generator from EcoInnovation New Zealand that creates consistent renewable electricity. For anyone with flowing water, the affordability and major returns from the PowerSpout make it a no-brainer.
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Solar Cynergy Solar Panels, Inverters & More
Founded under the guiding principle of constant innovation, Solar Cynergy offers a wide spectrum of solar PV modules, inverters, charge controllers and solar LED accent lighting applications. Solar Panels Solar Cynergy photovoltaic modules are designed for commercial...
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The Harris Hydroelectric System
A HYDROELECTRIC SYSTEM FOR HOME USE ADJUSTABLE PERMANENT MAGNETIC ALTERNATOR OPERATES EFFICIENTLY ON 25 TO 300 FEET OF HEAD OPERATES EFFICIENTLY ON 2 TO 250 GALLONS/MINUTE OF FLOW HOW IT WORKS The Harris system is an efficient, durable battery-charging pelton turbine....
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Brownell Micro Hydro Supplies
Brownell Micro Hydro Residential Hydropower Systems "Giving the water rich homeowner the opportunity to kiss the power grid goodbye." Micro hydro systems, products, videos and more for the DIY home-owner looking to turn their moving water source into micro hydro...
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