Aug 24
Image: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Look at How Much Energy is Wasted!
The image above (see the full size version in
this PDF) is a snapshot of energy use in the United States in 2009. On the left, the different sources (solar, nuclear, hydro, wind, etc) and how many
quads of energy they contribute, and then by following the lines you can see how that energy is used, and how much of it is wasted. Read on for more details....
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Aug 19

Passive House, or Passivhaus design is finally becoming really active in North America, and is popping up in communities across the country. Just recently we showed a
traditional one in Oregon, but are back to form with the R-House, the winner of a
design competition "provide a new model for formerly vital, urban residential neighborhoods throughout the United States through the creation of sustainable, affordable housing."
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