Achieving net-zero emissions means our economy either emits no greenhouse gas emissions or offsets its emissions, for example, through actions such as tree planting or employing technologies that can capture carbon before it is released into the air. This is essential to keeping the world safe and livable for future…
A homeowner may pay more costs in the long run as a result of increased energy use due to problems like these. A smart place to start is with basic adjustments like new attic insulation and installing new windows and doors.
Building an energy efficient home comes down to the following factors; proper air sealing, high performance windows, reducing thermal bridging, using the right type of insulation, mechanical ventilation, and strategically locating your heating/AC systems.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) is a standard used in the US to estimate solar radiation that passes through glass relative to the amount of solar radiation hitting the glass.
