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Windows and Floors at a Pretty Good House in Maine
Work continues with the installation of windows, polished concrete floors, and a blower door test that leaves everyone smiling
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Solar Owners Are Givers, Not Takers
A new report shows that everyone benefits as solar-generated electricity gains traction
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Framed Walls and Air Barrier Membranes for a Pretty Good House
Despite inevitable weather delays, the house is framed and roofed
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What LEED Credit Is Almost Never Achieved?
It’s earned in just 2 percent of all certified projects, less than any other possible credit
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Could Pool Pumps ‘Store’ Renewable Energy Better than Giant Batteries?
California plans to spend billions of dollars on batteries to even out the flow of power from wind and solar sources, but maybe there's a better way
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At a Pretty Good House in Maine, Siding and Septic
The 1,000-gallon septic tank is installed and we decide to use white cedar shingles for our siding
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Surge in Renewables Remakes California’s Energy Landscape
Favorable geography, innovative government policies, and businesses that see the benefits of clean energy are helping California close in on its renewable energy goal
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Site Work Begins for a Pretty Good House in Maine
At our ‘pretty good, not so big’ house, the site is evaluated for a septic system and the foundation footings are poured
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Goldman Sachs Is Our Best Bet Against Climate Change
Although it's not everyone's first choice as a White Knight, the financial giant can help transform the renewables market
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The Case for Nuclear Power — Despite the Risks
Just 99 nuclear plants in the U.S. provide one-fifth of the country’s electricity