Tick-tock! Are your California investments ready for the new 2020 net-zero Building Code requirements ahead?It’s only one year away. Come January 1st, 2020 California's Building Code will MANDATE that ALL newly constr...

I have a home inspection coming up Monday for a 3 unit triple decker style home that was built in early 1900's.  It's been mentioned that it may lack wall insulation based on age and listing price.  While that sounds ...

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Hey all,I live in sunny Phoenix Arizona and have been throwing around an idea in my head I'm wondering if anyone can validate or invalidate for me.My idea is to install solar panels on my SFH property and rent it out ...

Does anyone know of the top energy providers located in Houston?

Hello,  I just received a promotion and am going to be moving from Colorado to Houston in the next month.  My job will be in the energy corridor and I'm interested in people's opinions of the suburbs around there.  Ou...

Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...

Who has a GREEN rental?  Or did a GREEN flip?  Lets open up a discussion to brag or boast your energy efficient home.  Why + when did you make you place green?  Did you see a ROI with your tenant quality and or sale p...

We were a builder / developer who has built energy efficient buildings since 1985 with great results. We are now to the stage with the addition of Geothermal (GSHP)s and solar to our building envelope design, ready to...

I tossed LEED in favor of Energy Star as it seems easier to achieve. Anyone with experience with this during the architectual drawing and design phase of the build?