Deep-energy retrofit

Chainsaw Retrofit and Energy Performance
Cutting off the eaves to carry the air and thermal barriers from the wall sheathing to the roof plane is an effective performance upgrade for some old homes.
The End of Deep Energy Retrofits?
Learn why one design-build remodeling firm stopped doing these types of renovations in favor of other efficiency improvements and upgrades.
The Fine Homebuilding Interview: James Metoyer
This workforce trainer brings a holistic approach to healthy living to the homes and communities of Oregon.
Practical Ways to Electrify an Old House
A heat-pump and solar-PV system transformed this 100-plus-year-old home into an energy-efficient all-electric house on its way to net-zero.
Improve Home Efficiency with Inflation Reduction Act Rebates
The new legislation would provide $9 billion for efficiency upgrades, including heating, cooling and cooking appliances, photovoltaics, and electric vehicles.
Is Adding Exterior Insulation When Re-siding Your Home Worth the Cost?
Re-cladding a house is typically a once-in-multiple-generations upgrade, and can be an economical opportunity to make walls more energy efficient.
Ryan Shanahan, Zero-Energy Retrofits Manager
This energy-efficiency expert focuses on the benefits of building energy-smart homes beyond saving money.
Evolving an Energy-Efficient Envelope
In replacing a failed wall assembly, this builder chose wood-fiber insulation as the thermal layer in a high-performance retrofit.
Deep-Energy Retrofit for an Adaptive-Reuse Project
A historic brick warehouse is turned into a live-work space using building-science principles.
Flood-Ready Passive House
This deep-energy retrofit is the first certified Passive House and net-positive residence in Cold Spring, N.Y.

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