Energy Efficiency - Page 22 of 76

Senior editor Patrick McCombe is back at the 2020 FHB House remodel to learn about the wall-insulation details and see how to install triple-pane European windows.

Adding battery storage to your solar system is a must for off-the-grid living and a great idea for shaving your peak demand or for back-up power.

No matter what fuel you choose, look for a heating appliance that will use it efficiently.

When you have to make a choice between electricity or natural gas, it's clear that electricity is better for the environment and maybe for your checkbook, too.

Zero-energy homes have become more cost-effective and should no longer be viewed as only for the wealthy.

See how the team at the Connecticut Fine Homebuilding House addressed existing fireplaces in order to meet Passive House standards.

Hudson Valley Preservation strips a late-1700s house down to its original timber frame, and salvages components from two major renovations in order to tighten up the building envelope for net-zero performance.

These snapshots of one remodel and two new homes showcase several smart energy-efficient details plus lessons learned when trying new design ideas.

A commercial architect's self-built Passive House offers lessons for DIY high-performance design.

Watch builder Josh Edmonds, scientist Neal Ezell, and the BS* and Beer KC discussion group's presentation on smart foundation-insulation strategies.