Zero Energy Home: Getting to True Zero
As I reported in my previous post, our solar electric system has been installed and operational. Since then, our electric meter has been replaced with one that measures both inflows and outflows, which...
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Zero Energy Home: The Bottom Line
I’ve posted in the past about the elements that went into our energy efficient house (which we hope will be net zero energy). I’ve also talked about how the weather and use of appliances, electronics,...
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Zero Energy Home: Lying Numbers
Sometimes you open up your utility bill and say, “That can’t be right!” Usually, it’s more of a wail of despair than a statement of fact. But this time, I’ve got the numbers to back me up. This story...
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Zero Energy Home: It Sure is Hot
It sure is hot! …outside, that is. Texas is experiencing a long, hot summer. Well, that’s normal for Texas, but what we’re experiencing is unusual, with long strings of 100+ temperatures, and almost no...
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One Year and Still Bragging
Dan and I have now been living in our dream house for just over a year. It has been an event-filled time. We have been in the news (Dan was quite articulate, but I hope to never see myself on TV...
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Top 10 Reasons to go solar electric, or my last 10 electric bills $71.63 $44.47 $47.76 $ 3.64 $28.26 $ 2.94 $-14.14 $-96.39 $-80.67 $ 8.66
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Five Easy Home-Maintenance Gifts
One of those holiday season emails caught our attention: Instead of buying a bunch of cheap, throw-away merchandise made in China, it said, think outside the box and give gifts of genuine concern for...
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End of the Year
Ah, it’s that time of year again. The stocking are all hung with care. There’s a certain nip in the air, and we are all dreaming of a white Christmas….yeah, right, maybe if you’re going snow skiing...
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Energy-Efficient Windows
Want to reduce your utility bills? Consider the impact of windows. Especially here in our hot humid climate in central Texas. The right windows help keep you comfortable in your home. The good news:...
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Passive Solar Design
Early on, when I was learning about green and sustainable living, I realized it’s possible to design an energy-efficient home without a lot of added cost. In my opinion, the right design is the most...
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