This year’s Solar Decathlon competition has kept universities craving for the next-gen technology that can be integrated into smart homes of the future. Virginia Tech’s entry to the competition is named Lumenhaus and just like other competitors, the house is designed to sport off-grid sustainable living. The Lumenhaus home is an 800-square-foot, 1-bedroom residence with Continue reading →
zero energy
New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale, announced today that they will begin installation of the largest privately owned solar array in Colorado on August 25. The 200 kW system will produce 16% of New Belgium’s peak electrical load and 3% of their total electrical energy use. The array is part of the Continue reading →
General Electric unveiled a project at its research labs that will let homeowners cut annual energy consumption to zero by 2015. These “net-zero energy homes” will combine on-site power generation through solar panels or wind turbines with energy-efficient appliances and on-site storage. Consumers will get detailed energy data and potentially control appliances with Home Energy Continue reading →
