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Targeting zero net energy (ZNE) or zero net carbon (ZNC) are great policies, each with their differences and achieving them is complicated. Though in my view, targeting ZNE or ZNC is worthwhile since it helps get folks excited about reducing energy use and making clean power. What is Zero Net Energy? Zero Net Energy (ZNE) […]
There’s hardly any excuse anymore not to have an EV (electric vehicle), as a second or third car at least. If you are concerned about climate change, like a good deal, and live in a house in California, you should get an electric car, now. But MONEY!, you say. No excuse. There are currently lots
When you’re hiring an energy auditor, you’ll want to make sure your time and money are well spent. So, it’s important to know the key factors that increase your chances of getting a high-quality energy audit. The thing is, everybody thinks they can do an energy audit. It’s easy enough for anyone to buy the
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Zero Net Energy (ZNE) sounds very appealing doesn’t it? ZNE quickly implies energy self-sufficiency. Efficient energy use plus some solar PV panels to match equals “we are doing our part!!”. Seems simple. ZNE is hard. Sorry. Anyone who has got into the definitions and boundaries of ZNE knows it can look complicated really fast, especially
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