George Harvey Aspire Residential (Aspire), based in Merrimack, New Hampshire, bases its approach to building to some degree on the idea that we all should be living in net-zero housing. Of course, there are some wealthy people among … Continue reading →
Michael J. Daley The Brian S. McCarthy Middle School in Nashua, New Hampshire opened its doors on August 27, 2024, marking the culmination of a visionary project that set a new standard for energy efficiency in educational facilities across New … Continue reading →
Jennifer Castenson Data-driven climate control, energy management, and a shift from “wants” to “needs” will spur changes in how builders provide home comfort. Home performance has evolved substantially in the past 20 years. New technologies have been able to weave … Continue reading →
Interview with Dennis Newton. G.E.T. Staff Mr. Newton is the owner and founder, master electrician, and a refrigeration specialist GET: How did you get started in this industry? Dennis Newton: When I graduated high school in 1981, I was all … Continue reading →
Greg and Barb Whitchurch If you want to shop around to design a beautiful new home, visit Patricia Chen’s website, www.PC-Architecture.com/. Chen, the architect of High Street House in southern Vermont, is also the owner of this three-story, all-electric, super-comfortable … Continue reading →
Jessie Haas Recent presentations from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Solutions Center (A Smashing Success: Sustainable Management of Demolition Debris | Better Buildings Initiative) on handling construction waste and bird-safe buildings shared a common theme that some adult … Continue reading →
Sara Gutterman More builders than ever are pursuing ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Home certifications. What are the main benefits of and differences between the programs? The Federal government has two primary home certification programs for energy efficiency: ENERGY … Continue reading →
Michael J. Daley The Hunt Community in Nashua, New Hampshire (https://silverstoneliving.org/hunt_community/) is a continuing care retirement campus offering a blend of independent and assisted living, and skilled nursing care all at one location, helping to provide a continuum for a … Continue reading →
Barbara and Greg Whitchurch When have YOU Held a Press Conference on your Front Porch? On August 28, 2024, John and Liz Snell of Montpelier, VT did just that. They opened their energy-efficient home for a tour, press conference and … Continue reading →
Interview with Ravi Parikh, Project Manager and Outside Sales G.E.T. Staff Congratulations to CED Twin State Electric Supply for receiving Efficiency Vermont’s Partner of the Year in Energy Leadership Award. GET: How did you get started in this industry? Ravi … Continue reading →