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Webinar: Getting to Net-Zero Energy
Five building pros from across the country discuss the need for on-site renewable energy and how to get there
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All-Electric Net-Zero Model Home
One house in a New Urbanism–inspired Colorado neighborhood demonstrates how to get to net-zero
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Forcing U.S. Companies to Detail Their Impact on Climate
Lawsuits already threatened as a federal agency weighs mandatory disclosure rules
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The BS* + Beer Show: Nuts and Volts of Solar Installations
A look at the technical aspects of getting a solar array system installed and running
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Getting to Zero on Every Front
This Living Building Challenge–certified home has no conventional heating or cooling equipment, no municipal water supply or well, and no sewer or septic, and it makes more energy than it consumes.
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Why Zero Energy “Ready” Makes Sense
The Department of Energy’s program is about much more than energy efficiency
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Is Zero Energy the Answer?
Experts share their thoughts on the role of net-zero-energy homes in a climate-friendly future for residential construction
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Pumped Hydro is the Real Workhorse for Renewable Energy
Batteries get the most hype, but the vast majority of long-term energy storage is provided by pumped hydro
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Reinventing the Electric Grid is Crucial for Slowing Climate Change
The grid needs more flexibility, better storage, and improved transmission—but it can be done
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Understanding the science behind sun-powered energy
