By Jenisha Shrestha Set along the Winnipesaukee River where it merges with the Pemigewasset to form the Merrimack River, Franklin, New Hampshire’s smallest city, is on a path for a sustainable revitalization. As is typical of cities along rivers, Franklin … Continue reading →
By Seth Wheeler, New Hampshire Electric Co-op They’re out there. Each month we’ll hit one, usually on a weekday afternoon or early evening. They’re called Peak Demand hours, the few occasions when demand for electricity is at its highest. They … Continue reading →
The unsealed ducts in your attic and crawlspaces lose air, and uninsulated ducts lose heat — wasting energy and money. Air ducts are one of the most important systems in your home, and if the ducts are poorly sealed or … Continue reading →
By Thaddeus Rumple A net-zero energy building produces as much power as it uses. There are a number of ways to do this. One example is a home built to Passive House standards, where costs quickly outweigh the added expense for … Continue reading →
By Heather Breslin, Steven Winter Associates Rooted in German efficiency, Passive House has rapidly established itself as the preeminent energy standard in the US sustainable housing market over the past couple of years. As with many green building initiatives, early … Continue reading →
By Michael Goetinck In order for a building’s insulation to be most effective it needs to be in contact with an air barrier. In an ideal world a home’s air barrier is continuous. This can be achieved through thoughtful design … Continue reading →
By Green Energy Times Staff What do Durham, Hollis, and Rye, New Hampshire share with New York City, Seattle, and Boston? One answer is that all these communities use the same system to measure and manage the energy usage in … Continue reading →
On February 2, 2016, the Vermont Climate Change Economy Council (VCCEC) proposed a bold new vision and strategy for economic development statewide. With the State House release of Progress for Vermont, the Council is highlighting ways to make Vermont the … Continue reading →
Heating with wood and the environment When oil, gas, and coal are burned, the carbon they contain is oxidized to carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas. In effect, the combustion of fossil fuels releases ancient carbon (carbon that has … Continue reading →
By George Harvey Over 64% of all new electricity-generating capacity added in the United States in 2016 was renewable, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This is up from 50% in 2014. The agency only counts utility-scale installations, so … Continue reading →