by Solaire Homebuilders | Jun 13, 2016 | Energy Efficiency
By Serene Almomen May 24, 2016 As the standard of living increases, more and more energy is consumed in the U.S. This puts an intensifying strain on the country’s aging grid and forces inefficient and pollution-producing power plants to help meet demand. Something has...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Jun 2, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Healthy Home, Industry News
That 30 percent tax credit on solar panels that was supposed to expire this year? It’s been extended, all the way to 2019. I feel like we just got an extension on a term paper — but if we don’t start writing now, the deadline is going to be here again before we know...
by Solaire Homebuilders | May 13, 2016 | Energy Efficiency
This article brings up some great points that we’re very familiar with, especially with the new SolAire home we just built on NW Bond St (The cute blue home on the left side of the street as you are heading downtown from Colorado Avenue). As more and more older...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Apr 19, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News
It will be interesting to see how this story progresses with the town of Nassau. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could do the same thing here in Bend? If they are looking to do it in the next 4 years, do you think we can do it in the next 10? Nassau, New York, a...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Apr 6, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Healthy Home, Industry News, NetZero
The folks at Save On Energy produced and provided this animated infographic that shows how solar panels work. Here is their short write up and the infographic. Solar power is talked about a lot these days. Whether it’s a new solar panel installation on your neighbor’s...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Apr 1, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News, NetZero
This study addressed Green Home Sales in the Washington D.C. area, but certainly applies to anywhere in the states. Interesting findings. Homebuyers are not only increasingly interested in high-performance homes, or homes incorporating green features, but they are...
