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Project partners Sunnyside Community Energy Group, South Union Community Development Corp, Houston Renewable Energy Group, Houston Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities, Solar United Neighbors, and the developers of the Sunnyside Energy project are collaborating on a free 10-week mini-certification Solar Installation Training class. Classes will be held at the Sunnyside …
By Chris Bolio, Alair Homes Houston 1 – Insulate the ENTIRE home envelope…not just the living space. This means including the attic decking and exterior garage walls as a part of the insulation envelope. By protecting all your home mechanicals and plumbing within your insulation system, you will save energy …
by JESSICA PARRACK, Contributing Editor, Texas Builder Magazine A PROFILE OF KATHY HOWARD, BURGESS CONSTRUCTION Her illustrious career in the building industry could be summed up under one title for Kathy Howard, advocate for change. When Howard started years ago as an auditor in existing homes for a utility company, …
(NAHB) – Do you want to save money on energy bills but don’t know where to start? A good first step is to conduct a do-it-yourself (DIY) energy assessment, also called an energy audit. An audit can identify many of your home’s energy deficiencies, helping you make simple improvements to …
The NAHB Certified Green Professional (CGP)™ designation is a reliable way to identify builders, remodelers, manufacturers and other industry professionals who are committed to making your home green. CGP-certified individuals understand that combining good, cost-effective building science with the most optimal products and materials can help create a home that’s healthier, …
(Energy.gov) – Home energy efficiency is often dominated by discussions about cooling and heating, which account for about 48% of energy costs in the average home. However, when your air has too much moisture, your home may feel warmer than the actual air temperature. Any discussion of energy efficiency, especially in …
by GBGC Expert: Lee Kurtas – Perfection Fireplace & Supply As the pleasant spring weather comes to an end and you find yourself permanently closing the windows from the summer heat, many of you will think, “…I think we could use some more insulation.” That’s great! But understand what insulation …
GBGC Expert: David Suszko, Dow Chemicals Outsulation Is The New Insulation: Addressing Air Infiltration, Thermal Bridging and Lowering Your Energy Bill. “What’s That Blue Stuff on The Outside of My House?” I must start by saying that I am biased. Yes, I admit it. So please, if you feel the …
GBGC Expert: Clayton Morris, DPIS Engineering, LLC It has long been said that “whoever controls the water, controls the land”, and we have seen this issue come up in the past with neighboring states debating over water rights and usage responsibilities. It’s actually even illegal in certain parts of the nation …
by GBGC Expert: Gordon McKnight, Dow Building Solutions When you think of “green building” you probably fall into one of three categories: You love it and will do anything to support it; You do it because your customers are asking for it; or You don’t really get what all of …
