NYC’s ‘90 by 50’ Plan Sets High Bar For CO2 Reduction

Some of the common emissions-reduction elements addressed in the "90 by 50" proposal. Image via Urban Green Council.

The Big Apple is the focus of the Urban Green Council’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 90 percent by 2050, mostly through the use of better building materials and techniques. Read more →

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Energy Department Pushes For Better Building Envelope

The Department of Energy is investing in energy-saving technologies, such as air-source heat pumps. Image via Vaillant.

The Energy Department is investing $9.5 million in heat pump and building material technologies to ensure that homes and offices perform more efficiently. Read more →

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Low-Energy House Of Bamboo Blends Into Belgian Forest

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With amenities such as a heat pump, radiant underfloor heating and high-performance insulation, this modern bamboo-clad house is as energy efficient as it is attractive. Read more →

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Nested Envelope Design Could Slash Heating Costs

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A new construction design strategy being tested in Toronto combines efficient insulation, a heat pump and a reduction of unused living space to dramatically slash heating bills. Read more →

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A Passive Green House Rises In Oregon

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One of the owners of the first Passive House certified new construction home on the West Coasts talks to EarthTechling about this ultra-efficient dwelling. Read more →

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling 101

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Interested in geothermal heating at home? Here's what you need to know about this increasingly popular alternative to the conventional, grid-fired HVAC system. Read more →

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Vision Zero Green Demo House Pretty Much A Big Fat Green Zero

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Chemical giant Dow and Cobblestone Homes recently teamed up to bring us the Vision Zero net-zero house, but ended up demonstrating how inherently unsustainable the modern suburban home really is. Read more →

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Rheem Intros Heat Pump Water Heater

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Rheem Water Heating is introducing a new heat pump style water heater which reportedly is twice as energy efficient as a regular electric water heater. Read more →

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