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#netzero might be a new term to apply to Australian houses but, as this article highlights, the principles of #sustainabledesign are already well known. Reduce lifetime carbon #emissions by using #passivesolardesign rather than total reliance on mechanical heating and cooling. Aim for a high energy rating (eg #nathers) to produce an #efficient home with a low #energy requirement. Go #allelectric. #futureproof the design and build to last in order to maximise the benefits from consuming the resources required to build/renovate. Quicker, more wide spread application of these principles to housing construction and renovation will have a significant impact on tackling #climatechange. #sustainablefuture #sustainablecities #sustainablehomes #myefficientelectrichome

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As urban #populations continue to grow, the #construction #industry faces the challenge of building #sustainable cities that can support this growth whilst meeting ambitious #carbon reduction targets. Simon Storer of the Insulation Manufacturers Association explains how #insulation lies at the heart of the solution. Read the full article below.

Why Retrofitting Buildings Is Not a Slam Dunk Buildings account for about 40% of global energy consumption and contribute to 28% of global CO₂ emissions. It is tempting to focus on buildings. We consequently see a lot of hype around retrofitting buildings to make them more energy-efficient. Enter C-PACE financing, providing low-cost, long-term financing for building owners. Carlyle, a global private equity firm, recently announced a $1 billion investment in C-PACE projects worldwide. Brace yourself for a lot of projects that: a.) Cost a lot but deliver small energy savings. Imagine spending millions to replace all the windows in a building with energy-efficient glass, only to find that the energy savings are about the same as just turning off the lights in the janitor’s closet. b.) Bulk purchase energy-efficient equipment that requires significant energy and materials to produce, ship, and eventually dispose of, which adds to overall pollution. It's like installing a solar panel system that saves 10 tons of CO₂ over its lifetime, but it was shipped from halfway around the world on a coal-powered cargo ship, producing 50 tons of CO₂ in the process. c.) Install “renewable” systems that are dependent on non-renewable energy sources or are made from materials with high carbon footprints, undermining their environmental benefits. Picture a wind turbine that powers your building but has to be connected to a diesel generator for backup every time the wind drops below 10 mph. It’s like trying to sell an electric bicycle with a gas-powered backup engine. d.) Rely on construction materials used in retrofitting that carry their own big carbon footprint. Think retrofitting a building with “sustainable” bamboo flooring, but the bamboo is shipped in from another continent, packed in individual plastic containers, and the installation team arrives in Hummers. The examples are a bit over the top, but there are more realistic versions that lead to the same conclusion: Retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency is important, but it’s not always the clear win it’s made out to be. The hidden environmental costs and modest energy savings mean we need new leadership. #GreenBuilding #EnergySavings #Retrofitting #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #C-PACE

Join us for an #All-Electric Summer, and check out these 20+ Free webinars by some awesome green building organizations! https://buff.ly/3Xh2370 It’s a great time to learn about electrification, whether you are a consumer, builder, or building industry professional, and a beginner or expert. There's always something to share, or ask, of this community, so we can all make buildings better and healthier, together. Thanks to these impactful organizations for making so much great information available this summer, and beyond! A special thanks goes to PG&E and SCE in California for hosting so many great FREE events. Thanks also to GreenHome Institute, New Buildings Institute, The Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, and the NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club. Where many organizations slow their summer programs, you folks have not! Are you planning to attend any of these events? Report back, and share what you are learning and related examples from your personal and professional projects. We'd love to help you inspire others and to help get your questions answered. #electrification #decarbonization #HVAC #heatpumps #minisplits #hotwaterheaters #waterheating #appliances #energyefficiency #energy #comfort #savings #health #indoorairquality #IAQ #cooking #inductioncooking #inductionstoves #airquality #safety #building #buildings #construction #newconstruction #existingbuildings #heating #cooling #airconditioning #ventilation #humidity #humidification #dehumidification #carbon #emissions #residential #homes #commercial #business #buildingscience #highperformance #fossilfuels #naturalgas #gas #CEUs #contunuingeducation #training #sustainability #architecture #design #engineering #buildrrs #development #planning #greenbuillding

Join us for an #All-Electric Summer, and check out these 20+ Free webinars by some awesome green building organizations! https://buff.ly/3Xh2370 It’s a great time to learn about electrification, whether you are a consumer, builder, or building industry professional, and a beginner or expert. There's always something to share, or ask, of this community, so we can all make buildings better and healthier, together. Thanks to these impactful organizations for making so much great information available this summer, and beyond! A special thanks goes to PG&E and SCE in California for hosting so many great FREE events. Thanks also to GreenHome Institute, New Buildings Institute, The Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, and the NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club. Where many organizations slow their summer programs, you folks have not! Are you planning to attend any of these events? Report back, and share what you are learning and related examples from your personal and professional projects. We'd love to help you inspire others and to help get your questions answered. #electrification #decarbonization #HVAC #heatpumps #minisplits #hotwaterheaters #waterheating #appliances #energyefficiency #energy #comfort #savings #health #indoorairquality #IAQ #cooking #inductioncooking #inductionstoves #airquality #safety #building #buildings #construction #newconstruction #existingbuildings #heating #cooling #airconditioning #ventilation #humidity #humidification #dehumidification #carbon #emissions #residential #homes #commercial #business #buildingscience #highperformance #fossilfuels #naturalgas #gas #CEUs #contunuingeducation #training #sustainability #architecture #design #engineering #buildrrs #development #planning #greenbuillding

Join us for an #All-Electric Summer, and check out these 20+ Free webinars by some awesome green building organizations! https://buff.ly/3Xh2370 It’s a great time to learn about electrification, whether you are a consumer, builder, or building industry professional, and a beginner or expert. There's always something to share, or ask, of this community, so we can all make buildings better and healthier, together. Thanks to these impactful organizations for making so much great information available this summer, and beyond! A special thanks goes to PG&E and SCE in California for hosting so many great FREE events. Thanks also to GreenHome Institute, New Buildings Institute, The Department of Energy's Better Buildings Initiative, and the NJ Chapter of the Sierra Club. Where many organizations slow their summer programs, you folks have not! Are you planning to attend any of these events? Report back, and share what you are learning and related examples from your personal and professional projects. We'd love to help you inspire others and to help get your questions answered. #electrification #decarbonization #buildingscience #HVAC #heatpumps #minisplits #hotwaterheaters #waterheating #appliances #energyefficiency #energy #comfort #savings #health #indoorairquality #IAQ #cooking #inductioncooking #inductionstoves #airquality #safety #building #buildings #construction #newconstruction #existingbuildings #heating #cooling #airconditioning #ventilation #humidity #humidification #dehumidification #carbon #emissions #residential #home #homes #commercial #business #buildingscience #highperformance #fossilfuels #naturalgas #gas #CEUs #contunuingeducation #training #sustainability #architecture #design #engineering #builders #development #planning #builtenvironment #greenbuilding

As we close the books on 2024, Green Insulation Group celebrates a year marked by substantial progress in sustainable building practices. Our commitment to providing high-quality reclaimed foam insulation panels has resonated with builders, insulators, and eco-conscious homeowners alike. Here’s a look back at what we achieved together this year and a vision for what lies ahead in 2025. #netzero #passivehouse #leed #Blowingagents #reclaimedinsulation #greeninsulation #recycledinsulation #surplusrigidinsulation #Polyisoinsulation #recycled #constraction #xps #eps #environment #building #InsulationUpgrade #GreenInsulation #EnergyEfficiency #ReducedCarbon #PropertyValue #BuildingCodes #HealthAndSafety #Mold #Damage #LowerEnergyBills #ReducedNoiseLevels #TaxSavings #ChooseInsulation  #climatechange #RecycledInsulationSolutions #SustainableInsulationChoice #ReduceCarbonFootprint #EnergyEfficientHomes #CircularEconomyInsulation #GreenBuildingMaterials #RecycledInsulationBenefits #ClimateSmartInsulation #WasteToValue #EcoFriendlyInsulation https://lnkd.in/epXHW6wn

Enhance your building's energy efficiency and sustainability with a high-performance building envelope! 🌱🏡 Lower thermal demand means lower energy consumption and bigger savings. Invest in better insulation, airtight construction, and energy-efficient windows and doors for a greener future. #Enerma #EnermaSustainableSolutions #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuilding #EnergyAudit #StepCode #EcoFriendlyLiving

𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠. However, the industry has been struggling to achieve it. Many MMCs still remain expensive, discouraging us from using them as other costs continue to rise. Timber offers a valuable opportunity to achieve energy efficiency without drastically increasing the cost of new builds. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 offer numerous benefits including reduced carbon footprint and energy consumption, and enhanced comfort. #Timber #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #AffordableHousing