by Solaire Homebuilders | Mar 14, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News
At-home power batteries are gaining consumer interest for their ability to store solar energy and provide backup power for homes which is great for all of us. Tesla has positioned itself as a leader in the field with its rechargeable battery system, the Powerwall. The...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Mar 4, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Healthy Home
We LOVE that many people are going out of their way to build high performance, green homes. It’s what we do, and have been doing for the last 20 plus years. This article from Freshome.com outlines 10 typical mistakes people make when either buying a lot, or...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Jan 29, 2016 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News
This is a great article we wanted to share with our readers as it highlights some emerging technologies that will help improve energy efficiency in our current homes, in some cases, and especially our homes of the very near future. Some of these...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Dec 4, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News
This study was designed and conducted by Northwest real estate appraisers for Northwest real estate appraisers. A question exists among real estate professionals about whether homebuyers in the Northwest perceive energy efficient and green certified homes of being of...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Jul 3, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
Want a simple and easy way to be more energy efficient? Get the right light bulb for the job! There are “warm” and “cool” lights, lighting for different uses, lights with dimmers, lights to use outdoors. There may be a lot of information...
by Solaire Homebuilders | Jul 2, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, Industry News
Energy Storage for a Sustainable Home The wait is over! Tesla announced a home battery and utility-scale battery that will power future homes. Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and...
