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Partners in Crime?
Why Partner with Edison? Aren’t they the Enemy? California’s Public Utilities Commission: Decoupled energy sales and energy savings in their profit model Set guidelines that ALL new residential...
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Daylighting
Solar Heat Gain through the Glazing can either help us or hurt us in getting to net zero. Different awning and glazing solutions are dependent on the orientation in relation to the arc of the sun. The...
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Glazing Over
Solar Heat Gain through the Glazing can either help us or hurt us in getting to net zero. Different awning and glazing solutions are dependent on the orientation in relation to the arc of the sun. The...
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Renewing the Draft
Thermal Cooling in the Summer Thermostatically controlled windows at the top of the stairwell create a natural drafting effect as hot air rises out of the building 1.In summer months, the overhang of...
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The Heat is On
Redistributing the Solar Heat Gain This diagram depicts how the heat from the thermal mass wall can be distributed 1. The low angle sun during winter months allows for sunlight to heat a thermal mass...
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A Passive – Aggressive Move
Passive Solar Heating in the Winter This diagram depicts how the thermal mass wall in the stairwell collects heat in the winter and stays cool in the summer During summer months, the south facing...
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Energy Consumption Profiles
Typical Energy Consumption Profiles Knowing when and how appliances are used helps us understand how to minimize their impact The post Energy Consumption Profiles first appeared on Green Idea House.
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Water is Power
Systems for Reclaiming Water Approximately 19% of California’s electricity is consumed in getting water to Southern California. Being mindful of water usage and the energy it takes to bring water to...
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Knowledge is Power
Even though we are in a temperate climate (zone 6), understanding the climactic conditions is the first step to getting to net zero. Dry Bulb Temperatures C1Psychrometric Chart (CZ6) Wind Speed and...
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